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'A man that hoards up riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that carries gold and eats thistles'

Born in Torquay, Devon
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Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life. - Cecil Rhodes
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Mary, Queen of Scots is executed - 1587, Brit Patents Vacuum Cleaner - 1901, First Episode of Grange Hill - 1978, Shergar kidnapped - 1983
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