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“Old wives' tales are not enough in a day when old wives and old men, too, are constantly moving away from their labours.”

Quote by Vincent Massey

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Vincent Massey was a distinguished Canadian politician who served as the Governor General of Canada. Born on February 20, 1887, and passing away on December 30, 1967, Massey played a significant role in Canadian politics and his leadership and diplomatic skills had a profound impact on the country's development. more

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