Aneurin Bevan

(1897—1960)

British politician,

Virtue is its own punishment.

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Aneurin Bevan

(1897-1960), Observer (9 December 1953) We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over. www.sky-net-eye.com

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