As for myself, I always willingly acknowledge my own self as the principal cause of every good and of every evil which may befall me therefore I have always found myself capable of being my own pupil, and ready to love my teacher. (Giacomo Casanova)

As for myself, I always willingly acknowledge my own self as the principal cause of every good and of every evil which may befall me therefore I have always found myself capable of being my own pupil, and ready to love my teacher.

Giacomo Casanova

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