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“Thirst of power and of riches now bear sway, The passion and infirmity of age.”

Quote by James Anthony Froude

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James Anthony Froude

James Anthony Froude was a British novelist born on April 23, 1818, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and died on October 20, 1894. He is renowned for his historical novels and biographical literature, particularly for his descriptions of British historical figures and events. more

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