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An appearance of delicacy, and even fragility, is almost essential to beauty.

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
Fragility
Delicacy
Appearance
Essential
Essentials
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Beauty
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