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Wherever there is a grain of loyalty there is a glimpse of freedom.

Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Algernon Charles Swinburne
Age: 72 †
Born: 1837
Born: April 5
Died: 1909
Died: April 10
Literary Critic
Poet
Writer
London
England
Algernon Swinburne
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Glimpse
Grain
Loyalty
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Where might is, the right is: Long purses make strong swords. Let weakness learn meekness: God save the House of Lords!
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