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It is curious that some of the things that made men suspicious, were in fact the liveliest tokens of his sincerity and simplicity.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgIt is curious that some of the things that made men suspicious, were in fact the liveliest tokens of his sincerity and simplicity.
Morley reflects on how misunderstandings can sometimes reveal a person's true sincerity.
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