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P. T. Barnum Quotes: As a general thing, I have not 'duped the world' nor attempted to do so... I have generally given people the worth of their money twice told.
         

As a general thing, I have not 'duped the world' nor attempted to do so... I have generally given people the worth of their money twice told.


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