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He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.
-Thomas A Kempis
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He Who Knows Himself Well Is Mean

Thomas A Kempis
He who knows himself well is mean and abject in his own sight, and takes no delight in the vain praise of men.
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