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Something of the child's pure delight in creation survives in every true work of art.

Roger Scruton

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Roger Scruton
Age: 75 †
Born: 1944
Born: February 27
Died: 2020
Died: January 12
Aesthetician
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Philosopher
Political Scientist
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Roger Vernon Scruton
Professor Sir Roger Vernon Scruton
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