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“Half of our mistakes in life arise from feeling where we ought to think, and thinking where we ought to feel. - John Churton Collins The person who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.”

Quote by William Magee

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William Magee

William Magee, born in 1821 in the United Kingdom, was a prominent figure in the Anglican Church. He served as the Archbishop of York from 1821 to May 5, 1891, and made significant contributions to church reform and charitable work, leaving a lasting impact on the Anglican Church in the UK. more

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