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# Edmund Fuller

(1914–2001)   Historian

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Edmund Fuller was a historian.

## Quick Facts About Edmund Fuller

Born March 3, 1914

Died January 1, 2001

Profession Historian

## About Edmund Fuller

American educator, novelist, critic, historian... \| Edmund Maybank Fuller was an American educator, editor, novelist, historian, and literary critic.

##  Quotes by Edmund Fuller

> [When we invoke the soul we move from the realm of information to the more vital realm of wisdom, the attainment of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmund-fuller/when-we-invoke-the-soul-we-move-from-the-realm-of-information-to-the/)

Edmund Fuller

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> [Thomas A. Edison was once reluctantly persuaded by his wife to attend one of the big social functions of the season in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmund-fuller/thomas-a-edison-was-once-reluctantly-persuaded-by-his-wife-to-attend/)

Edmund Fuller

[Attention](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/attention/)

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> [With all respect to Mr. Jefferson, I would put the pursuit of wisdom ahead of the pursuit of happiness.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmund-fuller/with-all-respect-to-mr-jefferson-i-would-put-the-pursuit-of-wisdom/)

Edmund Fuller

[Economy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/economy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe7/edmund-fuller-87018_economy_with-all-respect-to-mr-jefferson-i-would_2014462.jpg)

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