Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much...

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Conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of possessing and using it well should satisfy one, and the great charm of all power is modesty.

Louisa May Alcott
Quote by Louisa May Alcott about modesty, charm, danger, genius, power, talent, real estate.
Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott 1832 - 1888, american Novelist

Was born on: 29 nov 1832.
Died on 06 mar 1888, at 55 years old.
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