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Holbrook Jackson Quotes: We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this.
         

We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this.


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This page presents the quote "We are more inclined to regret our virtues than our vices; but only the very honest will admit this.". Author of this quote is Holbrook Jackson. This quote is about regret, honest, vices, integrity,.