William Wycherley Quotes

Charity and good-nature give a sanction to the most common actions; and pride and ill-nature make our best virtues despicable.

William Wycherley

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• Charity and good-nature give a sanction to the most common actions; and pride and ill-nature make our best virtues despicable.

  

  William Wycherley
  • Giving
  • Action
  • Pride