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I have never yet heard of a murderer who was not afraid of a ghost
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"I have never yet heard of a murderer who was not afraid of a ghost"

- John Philpot Curran

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by John Philpot Curran between July 24, 1750 and October 14, 1817. He/she was a famous Public Servant from Ireland. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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