General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.
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General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be. — Jane Austen
About Jane Austen
Jane Austen was a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1775–1817).
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Who said "General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be."?
This quote is attributed to Jane Austen, a Writer from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
When did Jane Austen live?
Jane Austen lived from 1775 – 1817.
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