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Jeremy Collier

In civilized life, where the happiness and indeed almost the existence of man, depends on the opinion of his fellow men. He is constantly acting a studied part.

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In society, a person's well-being and even survival rely heavily on how others perceive them. Because of this, people often behave in ways they carefully plan to create a favorable impression.

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