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Quote by Will Durant
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To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves. Nothing is often a good thing to say, and always a clever thing to say. – Will Durant

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We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway. – Will Durant

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