Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense. (Joseph Addison)

Men may change their climate, but they cannot change their nature. A man that goes out a fool cannot ride or sail himself into common sense.

Joseph Addison

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