“This is the first test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible value to him.”

William Lyon Phelps scholar, critic

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Joseph P. from Millburn,NJ FEBRUARY 19, 2011
A respectful mouth kept in check and not allowed to expand beyond the size of one's brain and ego will bring success to its user.
Steve, P. from Redondo Beach, Ca. FEBRUARY 6, 2010
Please let every politician read this, and then get his or her comments.

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