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A fool is in himself the object of pity, until he is flattered.

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Richard Steele
Age: 57 †
Born: 1672
Born: March 12
Died: 1729
Died: September 1
Journalist
Playwright
Politician
Writer
Dublin city
Sir Richard Steele
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I know of no manner of speaking so offensive as that of giving praise, and closing it with an exception.
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I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker.
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