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# John Austin

(1944)   Politician

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John Austin is a politician, best known for *Albert Gallatin*.

## Quick Facts About John Austin

Born August 21, 1944

Profession Politician

Notable works Albert Gallatin

## About John Austin

British politician.

##  Quotes by John Austin

> [Words are not (except in theirown little corner) facts or things;we need therefore to prise them off the world, to hold them…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-austin/words-are-not-except-in-theirown-little-corner-facts-or-things-we/)

[John Austin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-austin/)

[Great saying by great authors](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/great-saying-by-great-authors/)

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> [The existence of law is one thing; its merit or demerit is another.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-austin/the-existence-of-law-is-one-thing-its-merit-or-demerit-is-another/)

[John Austin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-austin/)

[Existence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/existence/)

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