Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offense that one appreciates them.
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"Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offense that one appreciates them." — Luc de Clapiers
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Men sometimes feel injured by praise because it assigns a limit to their merit; few people are modest enough not to take offense that one appreciates them. — Luc de Clapiers
About Luc de Clapiers
Luc de Clapiers was a Writer from France (1715–1747).
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This quote is attributed to Luc de Clapiers, a Writer from France.
When did Luc de Clapiers live?
Luc de Clapiers lived from 1715 – 1747.