Quote by Lord Melbourne
If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ev

If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ever done. – Lord Melbourne

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Some who will not speak against another, in the end does them harm. – Proverb

I think I am better than the people who are trying to reform me. – Edward W. Howe

Rebuke should have a grain more of salt than of sugar. – Proverb

Private reproof is the best grave for private faults. – Proverb

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