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No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not…
Quote byRichard Steele · 1671–1729
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Spectator (1711-1714), No. 544 (24 November 1712) - Translation of Terence, Adelphoe [Adelphoi; Adelphi; The Brothers], Act 5, sc. 4, l. 855ff (160 BC).
English (original)
No man was ever so completely skilled in the conduct of life, as not to receive new information from age and experience…
— Richard Steele
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