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We hate those faults most in others which we are guilty of ourselves.

William Shenstone (1714-1763) English poet
“Of Men and Manners,” Men & Manners [ed. Ellis (1927)]

Added on 9-Jun-10 | Last updated 9-Jun-10
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A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.

William Shenstone (1714-1763) English poet
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Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are shewing you the grounds of it.

William Shenstone (1714-1763) English poet
Essays on Men and Manners, “Of Men and Manners”

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Added on 24-Jul-08 | Last updated 24-Jul-08
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A man has generally the good or ill qualities which he attributes to mankind.

William Shenstone (1714-1763) English poet
Essays on Men and Manners, “Of Men and Manners” (1868)

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Added on 20-Oct-08 | Last updated 20-Oct-08
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