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Being sorry is the highest act of selfishness, seeing value only after discarding it.
Douglas Horton
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"Being sorry is the highest act of selfishness, seeing value only after discarding it."
— Douglas Horton

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About Douglas Horton

Douglas Horton was a Clergyman from American (1891–1968).

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Who said "Being sorry is the highest act of selfishness, seeing value only after discardi…"?
This quote is attributed to Douglas Horton, a Clergyman from American.
When did Douglas Horton live?
Douglas Horton lived from 1891 – 1968.