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There are hardly half a dozen writers in England today who have not sold out to the enemy. Even when their good work has been a success, Mammon grips them and whispers: More money for more work.

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
Mountaineer
Novelist
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Leamington
Warwickshire
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England

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