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“Stand not too near the rich man lest he destroy thee - and not too far away lest he forget thee.”

Quote by Aneurin Bevan

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Aneurin Bevan was a prominent British politician and Secretary of State for Health. Born on November 15, 1897, and passing away on July 6, 1960, Bevan is renowned for his pivotal role in establishing the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, which has significantly influenced healthcare across the nation. more

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