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Being wise doth either make men our friends or discourage them from being our enemies.

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax

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George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax
Age: 61 †
Born: 1633
Born: November 11
Died: 1695
Died: April 5
English Statesman
Politician
Writer
County of York
George Saville
1st Marquis of Halifax
George Savile
George Saville
George Saville
Marquis of Halifax
Men
Doth
Enemies
Wise
Either
Enemy
Wisdom
Friends
Discourage
Make
Discouraging

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