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Diogenes Quotes: I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals.
         

I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals.


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