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Self-defense is a part of the law of nature nor can it be denied the community, even against the king himself.

William Barclay

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William Barclay
Age: 70 †
Born: 1907
Born: December 5
Died: 1978
Died: January 24
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Classical Scholar
Theologian
University Teacher
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Highland
Self
Equality
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Defense
King
Kings
Law
Community
Nature
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Denied

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