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Ridicule is the first and last argument of a fool.
Charles Simmons



Biography
Author Profession: Politician
Nationality: British
Born: April 9, 1893
Died: August 11, 1975

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No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.
Charles Simmons

Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.
Charles Simmons

Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.
Charles Simmons

Bigotry and intolerance, silenced by argument, endeavors to silence by persecution, in old days by fire and sword, in modern days by the tongue.
Charles Simmons

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.
Charles Simmons

Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.
Charles Simmons

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Words
Argument, First, Fool, Last, Ridicule
Definitions
Argument, First, Fool, Last, Ridicule
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