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Quote by William Lilly

“Ambition hath but two steps: the lowest, blood; the highest, envy.”

Quote by William Lilly

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William Lilly, born on May 11, 1602 and died on June 9, 1681, was an influential English astrologer. His astrological works had a profound impact on the development of the field, and he is considered one of the most prominent astrologers of the 17th century. more

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