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A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as we
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"A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man"

- John Adams

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John Adams' quote talks to the fundamental human need for recognition and appreciation. He suggests that the desire to be seen, appreciated, and appreciated by others is one of the most fundamental and effective drives that exists in the human heart. This need for recognition is something that is present from a really early age, and it is something that stays with us throughout our lives. It is a need that is deeply rooted in our psychology, and it is something that can be both a source of motivation and a source of insecurity. Adams' quote advises us that all of us have a need to be seen and valued by others, and that this requirement is something that must be acknowledged and appreciated.

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John Adams This quote is written / told by John Adams between October 30, 1735 and July 4, 1826. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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