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“She that would raise a noble love must find Ways to beget a passion for her mind; She must be that which she to the world would seem, For all true love is grounded on esteem: Plainness and truth gain more a generous heart Than all the crooked subtleties of art.”

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Theresa Villiers
Theresa Villiers

Theresa Villiers is a well-known British politician and member of the Conservative Party. Born on March 5, 1968, she has held various roles within the UK government, including positions in the Home Office and the Department for Transport. more

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