The difference in this case between a man of sense and a fop, is, that the fop values himself upon his dress; the man of sense laughs at it, at the same time that he knows he must not neglect it.
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Birth: | 22nd September, 1694 |
Death: | 24th March, 1773 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Scholar, Statesman |
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