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“If thou art able, O stranger, to find out all these things and gather them together in your mind, giving all the relations, thou shalt depart crowned with glory and knowing that thou hast been adjudged perfect in this species of wisdom.”

Quote by Ivor Bulmer-Thomas

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Ivor Bulmer-Thomas

Ivor Bulmer-Thomas was a British journalist renowned for his extensive work in international relations. Born on November 30, 1905, and passing away on October 7, 1993, Bulmer-Thomas made significant contributions to the understanding of global politics and diplomacy through his insightful reporting and analysis. more

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