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Tell the truth, but lead so improbable a life that the truth will never be believed.
Aleister Crowley
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Aleister Crowley
Age: 72 †
Born: 1875
Born: October 12
Died: 1947
Died: December 1
Artist
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Autobiographer
Chess Composer
Chess Player
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Leamington
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