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The praise of an ignorant man is only good-will, and you should receive his kindness as he is a good neighbor in society, and not as a good judge of your actions in point of fame and reputation.

Richard Steele

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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
Judging
Receive
Fame
Reputation
Society
Neighbor
Point
Ignorant
Action
Judge
Good
Actions
Men
Praise
Kindness
Flattery

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