He had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief. (Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon)

He had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief.

Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon

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