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The sympathy of most people consists of a mixture of good-humour, curiosity, and self-importance.
-Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
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The Sympathy Of Most People Consists Of

Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach
The sympathy of most people consists of a mixture of good-humour, curiosity, and self-importance.
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