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Fatigues and hardships serve to wean me more from the earth, and will make heaven sweeter.

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About David Brainard

David Brainard may refer to:

David H. Brainard (born 1960), American psychologist and vision researcher
David L. Brainard (1856–1946), American arctic explorer and Army officer