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You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter

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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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