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Without humility there can be no humanity.
John Buchan
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John Buchan
Age: 64 †
Born: 1875
Born: August 26
Died: 1940
Died: February 11
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Former Governor General Of Canada
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Most true points are fine points. There never was a dispute between mortals where both sides hadn't a bit of right.
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