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Wisdom from Benjamin Franklin (lemmy.nz)
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[-] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 16 points 3 days ago

People might be rather inclin’d to excuse an old Woman who would kindly take care of a young Man, form his Manners by her good Counsels, and prevent his ruining his Health and Fortune among mercenary Prostitutes.

I’m honestly not sure how to take this, considering he died of syphilis

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