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“A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their caparisons of title, wealth, and place, he considers but as harness.”

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Richard Cecil, born on November 8, 1748, and died on August 15, 1810, was a prominent British clergyman who had a profound impact on religion and society during his time. He served in several significant roles within the Church of England, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London. more

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