Aphorisms: A person who lives only for praise becomes poor in private.
"A person who lives only for praise becomes poor in private."
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Discover the wisdom of Oscar Wilde with this aphorism about the dangers of seeking praise at the expense of personal wealth.
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— Oscar Wilde
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