Because impudence is a vice, it does not follow that modesty is a virtue; it is built upon shame, a passion in our nature, and may be either good or bad according to the actions performed from that motive.

— Bernard de Mandeville

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About Bernard de Mandeville

Nationatlity: English
Profession: Philosopher
Born: 1670
Died: 1733
Age: 63

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