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Quote by Augustus Hare

“What hypocrites we seem to be whenever we talk of ourselves! Our words sound so humble, while our hearts are so proud.”

Quote by Augustus Hare

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Augustus Hare, a British writer born on March 13, 1834, and died on January 22, 1903. He is renowned for his travel literature and biographies, particularly for the 'English rural' series co-authored with his brother Jules Hare. more

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