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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage
Born: Dec 26, 1791
Died: Oct 18, 1871

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