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To say that a man is vain means merely that he is pleased with the

To say that a man is vain means merely that he is pleased with the effect he produces on other people. A conceited man is satisfied with the effect he produces on himself. – Max Beerbohm

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You cannot make a man by standing a sheep on its hind-legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position you can make a crowd of men. – Max Beerbohm

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There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success. – Max Beerbohm

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The dullards envy of brilliant men is always assuaged by the suspicion that they will come to a bad end. – Max Beerbohm

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