Quote by Blaise Pascal

Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants to be admired : even I who write this, and you who read this.

Vanity is so secure in the heart of man that everyone wants

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This quote suggests that vanity, the desire to be admired and recognized, is deeply ingrained in every individual, including the author who wrote these words and the reader currently perusing them. It highlights the universal nature of this characteristic, implying that the need for acknowledgment and attention is a fundamental aspect of human nature.

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