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“Sometimes to think about why some institutions are stable, it's interesting to go one generation back and look at the author of that stability.”

Quote by Colin Firth

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Colin Firth is a renowned British film actor, best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in 'The King's Speech'. His career spans a variety of film and television roles, including 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Atonement', and 'The Goldfinch'. more

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