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I am free in performing an action if I could have done otherwise if I had chosen to.

George Edward Moore

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George Edward Moore
Age: 84 †
Born: 1873
Born: November 4
Died: 1958
Died: October 24
Philosopher
University Teacher
London
England
George Moore
George Edward Moore
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