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Literary and historical miscellanies

Book by George Bancroft · 8 quotes · Amusement, Character, Common

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“Truth is not exciting enough to those who depend on the characters and lives of their neighbors for all their amusement; and if a story is told of more than common interest, ennui is sure to have its joy in adding embellishments. If hours did not hang heavy, what would become of scandal?”