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“A lie will easily get you out of a scrape, and yet, strangely and beautifully, repute possesses you when you have taken the scrape and left out the lie.”

Quote by Charles Edward Montague

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Charles Edward Montague
Charles Edward Montague

Charles Edward Montague was an outstanding journalist, born on January 1, 1867, and died on May 28, 1928. He had a significant impact on the British press, known for his sharp observations and profound analyses. more

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