F. L. Lucas Quotes

Since in the long run deception is likely to be found out, your character had better not only seem good, but be it.

F. L. Lucas

• Good
• Long
• Character
• Running
• Honesty
• Deception

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• Since in the long run deception is likely to be found out, your character had better not only seem good, but be it.

  

  F. L. Lucas
  • Good
  • Long
  • Character