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On paper, being good sounds great but a lot depends on the atmosphere of the workplace or community we live in. We tend to become good or bad depending on the cues sent out within a particular space.
Alain de Botton
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On paper, being good sounds great but a lot depends on the atmosphere of the workplace or community we live in. We tend to become good or bad depending on the cues sent out within a particular space. — Alain de Botton

About Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton was a Writer from Switzerland (1969–present).

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Alain de Botton lived from 1969 – present.
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