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We are so vain that we value the opinion even of those whose opinions we find worthless.
— Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We are so vain that we value the opinion even of those whose opinions we find worthless." in the context of "Aphorisms." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Marie Freifrau von Ebner-Eschenbach (Baroness Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach) (September 13, 1830 – March 12, 1916) was an Mähren (Moravian) writer. With her psychological novels she is regarded—together with Ferdinand von Saar—as one of the most important German-language writers of the latter portion of the 19th century.
About Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Marie Freifrau von Ebner-Eschenbach (Baroness Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach) (September 13, 1830 – March 12, 1916) was an Mähren (Moravian) writer. With her psychological novels she is regarded—together with Ferdinand von Saar—as one of the most important German-language writers of the latter portion of the 19th century.
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