Erastus Wiman (1834–1904) was a Canadian journalist and businessman who later moved to the United States. Wiman was born in Churchville, Upper Canada, now part of Ontario, on April 21, 1834.
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Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of the pleasures; costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases him who gives and him who receives, and thus, like mercy, is twice blessed.
—Erastus Wiman
Topics: Friendship, Manners
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