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Good company, lively conversation, and the endearments of friendship fill the mind with great pleasure.

Edmund Burke

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Edmund Burke
Age: 68 †
Born: 1729
Born: January 12
Died: 1797
Died: July 9
Philosopher
Politician
Statesman
Writer
Dublin city
Pleasure
Great
Endearments
Mind
Endearment
Good
Lively
Fill
Friendship
Conversation
Company

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