The English were infuriating. Everything was designed to put an outsider at a disadvantage. If you had to … - Daisy Goodwin

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I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy; the second is economy. The third is daring not to be ahead of others. From mercy comes courage; from economy comes generosity; From humility comes leadership.

Daisy Goodwin

The English were infuriating. Everything was designed to put an outsider at a disadvantage. If you had to ask, you didn't belong.

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