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William Hazlitt Quotes: If a person has no delicacy he has you in his power.
         

If a person has no delicacy he has you in his power.


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If a person has no delicacy he has you in his power.
         



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This page presents the quote "If a person has no delicacy he has you in his power.". Author of this quote is William Hazlitt. This quote is about tact, diplomacy,.