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“Most people come to fear not death itself, but the many terrible ways of dying.”

Quote by Polly Toynbee

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Polly Toynbee is a renowned British journalist known for her in-depth reporting and analysis of public policy. Born on December 27, 1946, she has been a contributing editor and columnist for publications such as The Guardian and The Observer since the 1970s. more

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