Jonathan had been around Washington long enough to know that no offer was exactly what it seemed.

Stephen L. Carter
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This saying is true for many people in the world. They think that something is good, but it turns out to be not so good. It's important to know what you are getting into before you sign up or before you take part in some kind of deal.

Source: The Impeachment Of Abraham Lincoln

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