Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt vanity than out of envy, jealousy, malice or desire for revenge. (Iris Murdoch)

Possibly, more people kill themselves and others out of hurt vanity than out of envy, jealousy, malice or desire for revenge.

Iris Murdoch

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