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Edgar Allan Poe

To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can himself attain greatness.

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When a person of little importance criticizes or attacks someone truly great, they often do so to make themselves seem more significant. This means that putting down a remarkable individual is an easy way for a lesser person to try to gain attention or respect.

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