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The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with faith to fight for it

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Aneurin Bevan
Age: 62 †
Born: 1897
Born: November 15
Died: 1960
Died: July 6
Politician
Secretary Of State For Health
Trade Unionist
Nye Bevan
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Reactionary: a man walking backwards with his face to the future.
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Why should I question the monkey when I can question the organ grinder.
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Stand not too near the rich man lest he destroy thee - and not too far away lest he forget thee.
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