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William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, was a prominent British politician. He served as Margaret Thatcher's Chief of Staff from 1970 to 1979, playing a significant role in the policy-making of the Thatcher government.

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“It is never wise to try to appear to be more clever than you are. It is sometimes wise to appear slightly less so.”

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Author:William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw

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Born: June 28, 1918
Died: July 1, 1999
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