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If I steal money from any person, there may be no harm done from the mere transfer of possession he may not feel the los
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"If I steal money from any person, there may be no harm done from the mere transfer of possession; he may not feel the loss, or it may prevent him from using the money badly. But I cannot help doing this great wrong towards Man, that I make myself dishonest"

- William Kingdon Clifford

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England Flag This quote is written / told by William Kingdon Clifford between May 4, 1845 and March 3, 1879. He/she was a famous Mathematician from England. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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