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" Hong Kong has created one of the most successful societies on Earth. "
Prince Charles
Successful
Earth
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" Something as curious as the monarchy won't survive unless you take account of people's attitudes. After all, if people don't want it, they won't have it. "
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" As you may possibly have noticed from time to time, I have tended to make a habit of sticking my head above the parapet and generally getting it shot off for pointing out what has always been blindingly obvious to me. "
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" We would never comment on private correspondence. "
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" You don't want to see me all the time. You get bored. "
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