A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over t...

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A good deal of philanthropy arises in general from mere vanity and love of distinction gilded over to others and to themselves with some show of benevolent sentiment.

Walter Scott

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Walter Scott

Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet

August 15th, 1771 - September 21st, 1832

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