Quote by Alexander Pope
An excuse is worse than a lie, for an excuse is a lie, guarded. -

An excuse is worse than a lie, for an excuse is a lie, guarded. – Alexander Pope

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Know then thyself, presume not God to scan The proper study of mankind is man. – Alexander Pope

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No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her. – Alexander Pope

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It is good rule in life to never to apologize. The right sort of people do not want apologies, and the wrong sort take a mean advantage of them. – P. G. [Sir Pelham Grenville] Wodehouse

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No one ever excused his way to success. – Dave Del Dotto

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The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse. – Jules Renard

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It is wise to direct your anger towards problems — not people, to focus your energies on answers — not excuses. – William Arthur Ward

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