“All frauds, like the wall daubed with untempered mortar ... always tend to the decay of what they are devised to support.”
Quote by Richard Whately
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Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
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