Attention Quote by Alain de Botton

“We may seek a fortune for no greater reason than to secure the respect and attention of people who would otherwise look straight through us.” quote by Alain de Botton — Download Open image

“We may seek a fortune for no greater reason than to secure the respect and attention of people who would otherwise look straight through us.”

Alain de Botton

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