To pace about, looking to obtain status, looking to attain 'importance…

Soren Kierkegaard
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To pace about, looking to obtain status, looking to attain 'importance' - I can think of nothing more ridiculous.
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To pace about, looking to obtain status, looking to attain 'importance' - I can think of nothing more ridiculous.

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