It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because yo… - Sydney Smith

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It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little.

Sydney Smith

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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