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Quote by Max Beerbohm
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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She was one of those people who said I dont know anything about music, but I know what I like. – Max Beerbohm

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