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All of us have to be prevaricators, hypocrites, and liars every day of our lives; otherwise the social structure would fall into pieces the first day. we must act in one another's presence just as we must wear clothes. it is for the best

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All Of Us Have To Be Prevaricators,

O. Henry

All of us have to be prevaricators, hypocrites, and liars every day of our lives; otherwise the social structure would fall into pieces the first day. we must act in one another's presence just as we must wear clothes. it is for the best

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