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Henry Fielding Quotes: To the generality of men you cannot give a stronger hint for them to impose upon you than by imposing upon yourself.
         

To the generality of men you cannot give a stronger hint for them to impose upon you than by imposing upon yourself.


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Most men like in women what is most opposite their own characters.

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When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

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A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.

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