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Dogs are indeed the most social, affectionate, and amiable animals of the whole brute creation.

Edmund Burke

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Edmund Burke
Age: 68 †
Born: 1729
Born: January 12
Died: 1797
Died: July 9
Philosopher
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Statesman
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