A man who sells his conscience for his interest will sell it for his pleasure. A man who will betray his country will betray his friend. (Maria Edgeworth)

A man who sells his conscience for his interest will sell it for his pleasure. A man who will betray his country will betray his friend.

Maria Edgeworth

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