Quotation by

Miguel de Cervantes

The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity.

Knowledge

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Understanding your true nature and limitations helps you avoid being overly proud or arrogant. When you see yourself clearly, you are less likely to have an inflated sense of your own importance.

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