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Bernard Baruch

(1870—1965), Presidential advisor

To me, old age is always fifteen years older than I am.

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Bernard Baruch

(1870-1965), Presidential advisor, 1960 Vote for the man who promises least; he'll be the least disappointing. www.english-slang.com

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Robert Benchley

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