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I am convinced that the majority of people would be generous from selfish motives, if they had the opportunity.
Charles Dudley Warner
Charles Dudley Warner
Charles Dudley Warner
Born: Sep 12, 1829
Died: Oct 20, 1900

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Selfish, People, Opportunity, Would, Would-Be, Had, Generous, Majority, Am, Motives, Convinced

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