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A man who sells his conscience for his interest will sell it for his pleasure. A man who will betray his country will betray his friend.

Maria Edgeworth

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Maria Edgeworth
Age: 81 †
Born: 1768
Born: January 1
Died: 1849
Died: May 22
Essayist
Novelist
Writer
Oxon.
Eliza Edgeworth
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Pleasure
Interest
Country
Men
Betray
Sell
Sells
Conscience

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