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James Mackintosh

British politician (1765-1832)

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Lived: 1765–1832
Born: Inverness
Died: London
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Known as: writer, physician, politician, historian
Era: 19th century

Works (5)

It is right to be content with what we have, but never with what we are.

Disciplined inaction.

The frivolous work of polished idleness.

The Commons, faithful to their system, remained in a wise and masterly inactivity.

Diffused knowledge immortalizes itself.

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