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Quote by William Cobbett
Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or

Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or rather, from the desire not to be thought poor, is the destructive thing which has been honored by the name of speculation; but which ought to be called Gambling. – William Cobbett

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Women are a sisterhood. They make common cause in behalf of the sex and, indeed, this is natural enough, when we consider the vast power that the law gives us over them. – William Cobbett

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Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may. – William Cobbett

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