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Vanity can easily overtake wisdom. It usually overtakes common sense
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"Vanity can easily overtake wisdom. It usually overtakes common sense"

- Julian Casablancas

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This quote by Julian Casablancas speaks to the power of vanity and how it can easily overtake knowledge and sound judgment. Vanity is defined as extreme pride in one's appearance or achievements. It can lead to a person making decisions based on how they wish to be viewed, instead of what is sensible or sensible. This can result in a person making choices that are not in their benefit, or that are harmful to their well-being. Vanity can also cause an individual becoming excessively concentrated on their own look or accomplishments, to the point where they disregard other crucial elements of their life. In short, this quote is a reminder to be conscious of vanity and to strive for wisdom and common sense over vanity.

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Julian Casablancas This quote is written / told by Julian Casablancas somewhere between August 23, 1978 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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