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We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

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The surest cure for vanity is loneliness

The surest cure for vanity is loneliness

by Thomas Wolfe Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired: even I who write this, read more

Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired: even I who write this, and you who read this.

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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Vanity plays lurid tricks with our memory.

Vanity plays lurid tricks with our memory.

by Joseph Conrad Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all
is vanity.

Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all
is vanity.

by Bible Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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Hoy-day!
What a sweep of vanity comes this way!

Hoy-day!
What a sweep of vanity comes this way!

by William Shakespeare Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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My father said, "Politics asks the question: Is it expedient? Vanity asks: Is it popular? But conscience asks: Is it read more

My father said, "Politics asks the question: Is it expedient? Vanity asks: Is it popular? But conscience asks: Is it right?"

by Dexter Scott King Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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We say little if not egged on by vanity.
[Fr., On parle peu quand la vanite ne fait pas read more

We say little if not egged on by vanity.
[Fr., On parle peu quand la vanite ne fait pas parler.]

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To act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some read more

To act from pure benevolence is not possible for finite beings. Human benevolence is mingled with vanity, interest, or some other motive.

by James Boswell Found in: Vanity Quotes,
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