PDPhilip Dormer Stanhope

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Philip Dormer Stanhope

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Quotations and sayings

01Undated

Ridicule is the best test of truth.

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02Undated

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give advice, because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

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03Undated

Let blockheads read what blockheads wrote.

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04Undated

You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.

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05Undated

We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.

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