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By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

Aleister Crowley

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Aleister Crowley
Age: 72 †
Born: 1875
Born: October 12
Died: 1947
Died: December 1
Artist
Astrologer
Autobiographer
Chess Composer
Chess Player
Mountaineer
Novelist
Organizational Founder
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Leamington
Warwickshire
Vendetta
Conquered
Universe
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In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless.
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