Reuters quote of the day, February 24

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''You will not see my face on any Seychelles postage stamps, nor on 100 rupee notes. But I trust that when you walk across our islands you'll conclude that I have done my duty as a Seychellois worker.'' -- Seychelles President Albert Rene, announcing his retirement as head of state on Feb. 24, 2004 after dominating the island's politics for almost three decades.

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