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The diligent scholar is he that loves himself, and desires to have reason to applaud and love himself.

William Godwin

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William Godwin
Age: 80 †
Born: 1756
Born: March 3
Died: 1836
Died: April 7
Journalist
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Philosopher
Political Philosopher
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Cambridgeshire
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