A IITTI/Egrand-nephew of Prince Bismarck' was sitting on the Prince's knee the other day,, when he suddenly cried out, " Oh, uncle, I hope I shall be a great man' like you when I grow up! " " Why, my,child?" asked his uncle. "Because you ,are so great, and every one fears you.V " Wouldn't you rather everyone loved you ?" The child thought a little, and then replied, " No, undo ; for when people lore you they cheat you, but when they fear you they let you cheat them.
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2982, 5 September 1878, Page 3
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84Untitled Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2982, 5 September 1878, Page 3
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