Quote by Conrad Black

There are some people whose opinion I value and respect and it would be very bothersome if I forfeited their respect. But the general public? I'm not preoccupied with the opinions of others.

There are some people whose opinion I value and respect and

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This quote is emphasizing the distinction between the opinions of specific individuals whose respect and value are important, and the opinions of the general public. The speaker expresses that while they value the opinions of a select few, they do not prioritize or concern themselves with what the wider public may think. It conveys a sense of self-assuredness and the idea that the speaker's sense of self-worth is not dependent on the approval or validation of others.

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