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John Morley: “It is curious that some of the things that made men suspicious, were in fact the liveliest tokens of his sincerity and…”

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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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Morley reflects on how misunderstandings can sometimes reveal a person's true sincerity.

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