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Mark Twain Quotes: We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.
         

We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.


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