William Wilberforce

English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833)

William Wilberforce (August 24, 1759 – July 29, 1833) was a British politician, philanthropist and leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.

William Wilberforce in about 1794.

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  • "They know indeed that they are mortal, but they do not feel it."[1]     
Simple: People know that they will die someday, but they do not feel it coming on them.

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