Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies no… - Henry Fielding

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Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies none.

Henry Fielding

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Henry Fielding (April 22, 1707 – October 8, 1754) was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humor and satirical prowess and as the author of the novel Tom Jones.

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Alternative Names: Henri Fielding • Scriblerus Secundus • Conny Keyber • Alexander Drawcansir • John Trottplaid • Hercules Vinegar • Henri Filding • Lemuel Gulliver • Petrus Gualterus • Enrique Fielding • Genri Filʹding

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Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies none. - Henry Fielding

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