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Debate Quote by Criss Jami

“Make way for the sweetest humiliation when you underestimate their intelligence while overestimating your knowledge.” quote by Criss Jami — Download Open image

““Make way for the sweetest humiliation when you underestimate their intelligence while overestimating your knowledge.””

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