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Do not join with others in praising me, because I am not angry, only sorry, and that deeply.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgDo not join with others in praising me, because I am not angry, only sorry, and that deeply.
In this quote, Morley expresses his humility and sorrow, rejecting praise from others.
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