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She was hailed as the morning star, as the sun rejoicing in his brightness, and like that generous luminary, which bids the diamond blaze, and deigns to gild the lily, she dispensed her gracious attentions to all who aspired to their influence...

William Sterndale Bennett

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Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Based on quote from Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Act II, scene v: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
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William Sterndale Bennett

William Sterndale Bennett

Born: April 13, 1816
Died: February 1, 1875 (aged 58)
Bio: Sir William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer, pianist, conductor and music educator. At the age of ten Bennett was admitted to the London Royal Academy of Music, where he remained for ten years.

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