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In the hearts of witches, love and hate lie close together and often tumble over each other.

George MacDonald

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George MacDonald
Age: 80 †
Born: 1824
Born: December 10
Died: 1905
Died: September 18
Author
Cleric
Journalist
Minister
Novelist
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
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Often
Together
Tumble
Heart
Witches
Love
Witch
Hearts
Close
Lying
Hate

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