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“We shall never be at peace with ourselves until we yield with glad supremacy to our higher faculties.”

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Joseph Cook
Joseph Cook

Joseph Cook, a former Prime Minister of Australia, was born on December 17, 1860, and died on July 30, 1947. He played a significant role in Australian politics and served as Prime Minister twice. more

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