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That was the tragedy. Not that one man had the courage to be evil. But that millions had not the courage to be good.

John Fowles

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John Fowles
Age: 79 †
Born: 1926
Born: March 31
Died: 2005
Died: November 5
Essayist
Novelist
Screenwriter
Teacher
Writer
Leigh-on-Sea
Essex
Tragedy
Courage
Millions
Evil
Good
Men

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