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But forgiveness must not only be given but received also.
William Golding
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William Golding
Age: 81 †
Born: 1911
Born: September 19
Died: 1993
Died: June 19
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William Gerald Albert Golding
Sir William Gerald Golding
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The skull regarded Ralph like one who knows all the answers and won't tell.
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He lost himself in a maze of thoughts that were rendered vague by his lack of words to express them. Frowning, he tried again.
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And I've been wearing specs since I was three.
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