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I'm annoyed by those who love mankind but are discourteous to people.


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I'm annoyed by those who love mankind but are discourteous to people.
         



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This page presents the quote "I'm annoyed by those who love mankind but are discourteous to people.". Author of this quote is John Howard Griffin, Black Like Me. This quote is about idealism, graciousness, hypocrisy,.