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Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the movable parts of his mind
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"Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the movable parts of his mind"

- Gene Fowler

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gene Fowler between March 8, 1890 and July 2, 1960. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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