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Compensation Quote by Max Nordau

“If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if…” quote by Max Nordau — Download Open image

“If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly.”

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