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Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life
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"Live as long as you may, the first twenty years are the longest half of your life"

- Robert Southey

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Robert Southey between August 12, 1774 and March 21, 1843. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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