“Nothing so soothes our vanity as a display of greater vanity in others; it makes us vain, in fact, of our modesty.”
Quote by Louis Kronenberger
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Louis Kronenberger
Louis Kronenberger, born on December 9, 1904, in New York, USA, and passed away on April 30, 1980. He was a renowned American literary critic and poet, known for his profound understanding and unique insights into poetry. more
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