Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes, In Rutherfo

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily deprived myself and others of innocent enjoyments.

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have

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The quote reflects the speaker's uncertainty about their tendency to steer clear of anything that may have a negative perception. They admit that in their effort to avoid any hint of wrongdoing, they may have inadvertently denied themselves and others from experiencing simple pleasures that were completely harmless. They question whether their cautious approach was perhaps excessive and led to unnecessary restrictions on their own enjoyment and that of others.

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By Rutherford B. Hayes, In Rutherfo

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