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A silent man is easily reputed wise. A man who suffers none to see him in the common jostle and undress of life, easily

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"A silent man is easily reputed wise. A man who suffers none to see him in the common jostle and undress of life, easily gathers round him a mysterious veil of unknown sanctity, and men honor him for a saint. The unknown is always wonderful"

- Frederick William Robertson

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This quote is written / told by Frederick William Robertson between February 3, 1816 and August 15, 1853. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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