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P. G. Wodehouse

Golf... is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.

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The quote means that a person's true character is revealed when they act honestly and responsibly even when no one else is around to judge them. It suggests that someone who follows the rules and does the right thing in private is likely to be trustworthy and loyal in other areas of life.

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