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And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in deal ...
Losing gracefully is commended but never chosen.
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In sum, all actions and habits are to be esteemed good or evil by their causes and usefulness in reference to the commonwealth, an ...
I allow a Beauty to be as much to be commended for the Elegance of her Dress, as a Wit for that of his Language; yet if she has st ...
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