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    Twelve Causes of Dishonesty
    Twelve Causes of Dishonesty
    Twelve Causes of Dishonesty
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    Twelve Causes of Dishonesty

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      Title: Twelve Causes of Dishonesty

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      TWELVE CAUSES OF DISHONESTY

      Only extraordinary circumstances can give the appearance of dishonesty to an honest man. Usually, not to seem honest, is not to be so. The quality must not be doubtful like twilight, lingering between night and day and taking hues from both; it must be day-light, clear, and effulgent. This is the doctrine of the Bible: Providing

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