Charles Caleb Colton: Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, wil

Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and — Charles Caleb Colton

Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe it to sinister and interested motives if they can.

Charles Caleb Colton

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