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— James M. Buchanan

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— George Carlin

Entertainment1937–2008

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— Raniero Cantalamessa

Religion1934

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"So you see, my dear Coningsby, that the world is governed by very different personages from what is imagined by those who are not behind the scenes."

— Benjamin Disraeli

Politics1804–1881

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