As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly. -Lew Wallace

 

As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.


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As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.

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When people are lonely they stoop to any companionship.

Lew Wallace

He met me with politeness and dignity, ... Turning to the officers at the table, he remarked: 'General Wallace, it is not necessary to introduce you to these gentlemen; you are acquainted with them all.'

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The monuments of the nations are all protests against nothingness after death; so are statues and inscriptions; so is history.

Lew Wallace

[Wallace shook hands with the Rebel brass.] I was then invited to breakfast, which consisted of corn bread and coffee, the best the gallant officer had in his kitchen, ... We sat at the table about an hour and a half.

Lew Wallace