Expression Quote by Alexander von Humboldt

“The expression of vanity and self-love becomes less offensive, when it retains something of simplicity and frankness.” quote by Alexander von Humboldt — Download Open image

“The expression of vanity and self-love becomes less offensive, when it retains something of simplicity and frankness.”

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