The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever. (Edward Bulwer-Lytton)

The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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