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They who are in the highest places, and have the most power, have the least liberty, because they are the most observed.

John Tillotson

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John Tillotson
Age: 64 †
Born: 1630
Born: October 10
Died: 1694
Died: November 22
Archbishop Of Canterbury
Priest
Highest
Liberty
Least
Power
Observed
Places

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