Wisdom quote by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool

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"A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool"

- Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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This quote is written / told by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton between May 25, 1803 and January 18, 1873. He/she was a famous Politician from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Wisdom. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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