It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. (Benjamin Franklin)

It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.

Benjamin Franklin

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