In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because …

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In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge. ✨ 'Letters to Arthur Charles Stanhope, Esq.' (1817) Letter to A. C. Stanhope, 12 October 1765
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