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“Must you fall asleep when I am speaking?' 'No,' Churchill replies, 'it is purely voluntary.”

Quote by Winston Churchill

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Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was a statesman, historian, writer, and orator. He led the British people in resisting Nazi Germany during World War II and became a national hero. Churchill is renowned for his unique oratory style and steadfast political stance. more

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