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All human excellence is but comparative — there are persons who excel us, as much as we fancy we excel the meanest.

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Samuel Richardson
Age: 73 †
Born: 1687
Born: August 19
Died: 1761
Died: July 4
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The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
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She who is more ashamed of dishonesty than of poverty will not be easily overcome.
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