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The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Charles-Valentin Alkan

Born: November 30, 1813
Died: March 29, 1888 (aged 74)
Bio: Charles-Valentin Alkan was a French composer and pianist.