Wisdom quote by Tobias Smollett

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Some folks are wise and some are otherwise
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"Some folks are wise and some are otherwise"

- Tobias Smollett

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Tobias Smollett between March 19, 1721 and September 17, 1771. He/she was a famous Writer from Scotland, the quote is categorized under the topic Wisdom. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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