Augustine Heard (March 30, 1785 - September 14, 1868) was an American entrepreneur, businessman and trader, and founder of the Augustine Heard & Co. firm in China.
Read more about Augustine Heard: Early Career, China, Retirement, Family
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“The mind commands the body, and it obeys: the mind commands itself, and it withstands.”
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Like lust in the chill of the grave.”
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