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The vanity of being known to be trusted with a secret is generally one of the chief motives to disclose it; for, however absurd it may be thought to boast an honour by an act which shows that it was conferred without merit, yet most men seem rather inclined to confess the want of virtue than of importance.
Samuel Johnson The Rambler secrecy trustworthiness vanity

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Unscramble SAMUEL6-letter words that start with S6-letter words that end in L6-letter words containing AM6-letter words containing EL6-letter words with S and A
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Hint 1 meaning
A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety.
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LTCA
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