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If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble m
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"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"

- Max Nordau

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Hungary Flag This quote is written / told by Max Nordau between July 29, 1849 and January 23, 1923. He/she was a famous Critic from Hungary. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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