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"Oh, wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, And foolish notion."
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VanityWhere doth the world thrust forth a vanity— — Vanity
"Where doth the world thrust forth a vanity— * * * * * * That is not quickly buzzd into his ears?"
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Vanity is the excessive belief in one's own abilities or attractiveness compared to others. Prior to the 14th century, it did not have such narcissistic undertones, and merely meant futility. The related term vainglory is now often seen as an archaic synonym for vanity, but originally meant considering one's own capabilities and that God's help was not needed, i.e. unjustified boasting; although g
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