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Amelia Barr Quotes: To take offence is a great folly, and to give offence is a great folly - I know not which is the greater.
         

To take offence is a great folly, and to give offence is a great folly - I know not which is the greater.


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This page presents the quote "To take offence is a great folly, and to give offence is a great folly - I know not which is the greater.". Author of this quote is Amelia Barr. This quote is about giving, greater, folly, offence,.