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Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
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About Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. was a Writer from United States (1809–1894).

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Who said "Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable."?
This quote is attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., a Writer from United States.
When did Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. live?
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. lived from 1809 – 1894.