The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, l…

Albert Einstein
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The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.
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The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.

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