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Benjamin Franklin

Nine men in ten are would be suicides.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Benjamin Franklin is saying that most people live in ways that are harmful to themselves, either physically or mentally. He suggests that many individuals make choices that slowly destroy their own well-being, almost as if they are causing their own death.

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