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“Nothing that isn't a real crime makes a man appear so contemptible and little in the eyes of the world as inconsistency.”

Quote by Joseph Addison

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Joseph Addison, born on May 1, 1672, and died on June 17, 1719, was an influential English essayist, dramatist, and poet. He is known for his elegant prose style and his co-authorship of the magazine 'The Spectator' with Richard Steele. more

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