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Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.
Eustace Budgell
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"Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting."
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Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting. — Eustace Budgell

About Eustace Budgell

Eustace Budgell was a Writer from United Kingdom (1686–1737).

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This quote is attributed to Eustace Budgell, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Eustace Budgell lived from 1686 – 1737.
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