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Letter "B" » betraying
«To know a man, observe how he wins his object, rather than how he loses it; for when we fail, our pride supports us - when we succeed, it betrays us»
«When a man thinks he is reading the character of another, he is often unconsciously betraying his own; and this is especially the case with those persons whose knowledge of the world is of such sort that it results in extreme distrust of men»
«Your greatness is measured by your kindness; your education and intellect by your modesty; your ignorance is betrayed by your suspicions and prejudices, and your real caliber is measured by the consideration and tolerance you have for others.»
Author: William J. H. Boetcker
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«The art of the critic in a nutshell: to coin slogans without betraying ideas. The slogans of an inadequate criticism peddle ideas to fashion.»
Author: Walter Benjamin
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Essayist,
Theologian,
Writer)
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«The zeal which begins with hypocrisy must conclude in treachery; at first it deceives, at last it betrays»
Author: Francis Bacon, Sr.
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Lawyer,
Philosopher)
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