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“They say "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink." In the Marine Corps, you can make that horse wish to hell he had.”

Quote by Fred Larson

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Fred Larson, a prominent British politician, was born on November 24, 1913, and passed away in 1969. He served as a Member of Parliament, actively participating in political activities and contributing to British society during his tenure. more

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