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The nerve that never relaxes, the eye that never blanches, the thought that never wanders, the purpose that never wavers - these are the masters of victory.
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
Eye
Nerve
Thought
Nerves
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Perseverance
Relax
Wander
Wavers
Victory
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Masters
Blanche
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Wanders
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