"People assume that I'm wiser than I am because I'm somewhat successful. Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles. If you're dumb when you're young, you're going to be dumb when you're old."

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“Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it's time for me to do my part and help you.”

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“I think they look upon me as an old child, because I'm so little.”

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