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“Men make it such a point of honour to be fit for business that they forget to examine whether business is fit for a man.”
Political, Moral, and Miscellaneous Reflections (1750), Moral Thoughts and Reflections
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George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax (1633–1695) English politician
Political, Moral, and Miscellaneous Reflections (1750), Moral Thoughts and Reflections
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