Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections …

Eric Hoffer
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Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections of others. We usually strive to reveal in others the blemishes we hide in ourselves. ✨ Eric Hoffer (1980). The True Believer
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Self-contempt, however vague, sharpens our eyes for the imperfections of others. We usually strive to reveal in others the blemishes we hide in ourselves. ✨ Eric Hoffer (1980). The True Believer

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