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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Behold the child, by Natures kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. – Alexander Pope

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Justifying a fault doubles it. – French Proverb

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