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“The vicissitudes of life resemble one of those gilded balls seen in a fountain. Thrown up by the force of the water, it flies up and down - now at the top, catching the rays of the sun, now cast into the depths, then again shooting up, sometimes so high that it escapes altogether, and falls to the ground.”

Quote by Lady Randolph Churchill

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Lady Randolph Churchill
Lady Randolph Churchill

Lady Randolph Churchill, born on January 9, 1854, and died on June 29, 1921, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. She was the mother of Winston Churchill and is known for her unique political views and social activities. more

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