"As a general rule, a reputation is built on manner as much as on achievement."

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"As a general rule, a reputation is built on manner as much as on achievement."

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"The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it too much."

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