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Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.
Alain de Botton
Born: December 20, 1969 (age 55)
Bio: Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born, British-based philosopher, writer, and television presenter. His books and television programmes discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life.
Known for:
- Essays in Love (1993)
- The Course of Love (2016)
- How Proust Can Change Your Life: Not a Novel (1997)
- Status Anxiety (2004)
- The Art of Travel (2002)
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