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Andre Maurois

Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.

Happiness

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Everyone tends to feel sorry for themselves without much effort. Even the strongest sense of happiness can be disturbed when someone who doesn't truly understand offers pity.

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