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For this is the true strength of guilty kings, When they corrupt the souls of those they rule.

Matthew Arnold

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Matthew Arnold
Age: 65 †
Born: 1822
Born: December 24
Died: 1888
Died: April 15
Journalist
Literary Critic
Poet
School Inspector
University Teacher
Writer
Laleham
Surrey
Kings
Strength
True
Soul
Corrupt
Guilty
Souls
Rule

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