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A Society in which the people's wants do not exceed their possessions is not a Socialist society.

Aneurin Bevan

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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
Possessions
Exceed
Socialist
Possession
Wants
Society
People

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