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If the egotist is weak, his egotism is worthless. If the egotist is strong, acute, full of distinctive character, his egotism is precious, and remains a possession of the race.

Alexander Smith

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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
Poet
Cille Mheàrnaig
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Egotist
Weak
Acute
Full
Glitter
Race
Distinctive
Strong
Egotism
Character
Worthless
Precious
Possession

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