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There are many kinds of conceit, but the chief one is to let people know what a very ancient and gifted family one descends from.

Benvenuto Cellini

People who can comfort the dead can also chase after them to hurt them further-a reverse ancestor worship.

Maxine Hong Kingston

Birth is nothing without virtue, and we have no claim to share in the glory of our ancestors unless we strive to resemble them.

Moliere

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.

Sa'di

Each has his own tree of ancestors, but at the top of all sits Probably Arboreal.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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Great Quote

A great man stands on God. A small man stands on a great man.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Unhappiness Quote

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone.

- Marilyn Monroe

Success Quote

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

- Bill Cosby

Life Quote

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

- Walt Disney

Love Quote

I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent.

- Marilyn Monroe

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