Vain Quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Download Open image ““But the vain man did not hear him. Vain men never hear anything but praise.”” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Vain Vanity
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