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Being conservative has never been regarded as old-fashioned. But if you fight for a sensible step in the right direction which others has deserted you will be branded reactionary.

Poul Henningsen

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Poul Henningsen
Age: 72 †
Born: 1894
Born: September 9
Died: 1967
Died: January 31
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