Alexander Pope quote: If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

~ Alexander Pope ~

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If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

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