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Quote by Oliver Herford
Tact is to lie about others as you would have them lie about you.

Tact is to lie about others as you would have them lie about you. – Oliver Herford

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Modesty is the gentle art of enhancing your charm by pretending not to be aware of it. – Oliver Herford

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