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In argument, truth always prevails finally in politics, falsehood always.

Walter Savage Landor

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Walter Savage Landor
Age: 89 †
Born: 1775
Born: January 30
Died: 1864
Died: September 17
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Warwick
Warwickshire
Prevails
Falsehood
Finally
Argument
Politician
Politics
Truth
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