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Though not always called upon to condemn ourselves, it is always safe to suspect ourselves.

Richard Whately

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Richard Whately
Age: 76 †
Born: 1787
Born: February 1
Died: 1863
Died: October 8
Economist
Philosopher
Priest
Theologian
London
England
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Always
Condemn
Suspect
Suspects
Safe
Called
Though

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