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To test a modest man's modesty do not investigate if he ignores applause, find out if he abides criticism.

Franz Grillparzer

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Franz Grillparzer
Age: 81 †
Born: 1791
Born: January 15
Died: 1872
Died: January 21
Playwright
Poet
Politician
Writer
Vienna
Austria
Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer
Men
Modesty
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Tests
Humility
Abides
Criticism
Ignores
Pride
Investigate
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