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As much pains were taken to make me idle as were ever taken to make me studious.
William Wilberforce
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About William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce was a Politician from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1759–1833).

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Who said "As much pains were taken to make me idle as were ever taken to make me studious."?
This quote is attributed to William Wilberforce, a Politician from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did William Wilberforce live?
William Wilberforce lived from 1759 – 1833.