Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach

(1830—1916), German writer, Aphorisms, 1880

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

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Georg C. Lictenberg

(1742-1799), German writer, Aphorisms Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinion at all. www.sky-net-eye.com

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