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Benjamin Disraeli
Age: 76 †
Born: 1804
Born: December 21
Died: 1881
Died: April 19
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Former Leader Of The House Of Commons
Novelist
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London
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Never argue. In society nothing must be give only results. If any person differs from you, bow, and turn the conversation.
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