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My father was a progressive farmer, and was always ready to lay aside an old plough if he could replace it with one better constructed for its work. All through life, I have ever been ready to buy a better plough.
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My father was a progressive farmer, and was always ready to lay aside an old plough if he could replace it with one better constructed for its work. All through life, I have ever been ready to buy a better plough. — Andrew Taylor Still

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Andrew Taylor Still was a Scientist from United States (1828–1917).

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This quote is attributed to Andrew Taylor Still, a Scientist from United States.
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Andrew Taylor Still lived from 1828 – 1917.