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It's a shame history isn't being taught anymore. This was a wise man

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MATTERS NOT HOW MANY TIMES YOU HAVE READ THE QUOTES OF THIS GREAT PERSON............THEY SEEM TO BECOME TRUER EACH TIME. HOPE OUR CHILDREN WILL READ, LEARN AND REMEMBER
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Excellent, he had such a sharp mind!

The only one I struggle with, is the one about Islam. I have worked with many Muslims and they have always been extremely warm and welcoming people.

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" An empty taxi pulled up, and Clement Attlee got out." I love that one, even if it is disputed.

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Kevin Farnell wrote:
25 Jun 2021, 21:06

The only one I struggle with, is the one about Islam. I have worked with many Muslims and they have always been extremely warm and welcoming people.
I agree.
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GHD wrote:
25 Jun 2021, 22:31
Kevin Farnell wrote:
25 Jun 2021, 21:06

The only one I struggle with, is the one about Islam. I have worked with many Muslims and they have always been extremely warm and welcoming people.
I agree.
That's me too, I was all set to say that, and you beat me to it.
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