Quote by Jean Rostand

Renown? I've already got more of it than those I respect, and will never have as much as those for whom I feel contempt.

Renown? I've already got more of it than those I respect, an

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The quote suggests that the speaker values genuine respect over mere popularity or fame. They state that they already possess more renown than the individuals they admire, but their true aspiration is to earn the respect of those they hold in contempt. It implies a desire to deserve admiration from people whom they may consider intellectually or morally superior, emphasizing the importance of earning recognition from those whose opinions they value, regardless of societal standing or overall recognition.

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