A nobler example, because a less personal one, of the...

Quote by James Payn about example, poverty, human imperfections

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A nobler example, because a less personal one, of the pinch of poverty, is when it prevents the accomplishment of some cherished scheme for the benefit of the human race.

James Payn
Quote by James Payn about example, poverty, human imperfections.
James Payn

James Payn 1830 - 1898, english novelist

Life period: 1830 - 1898
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