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It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

Owen Feltham

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Owen Feltham
Died: 1668
Died: January 1
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Owen Felltham
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Enemy
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Deprive
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Reconciliation
Poison
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