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Conceit is lovable and unconcealed vanity is supreme selfishness, usually hidden.

Myrtle Reed

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Myrtle Reed
Age: 36 †
Born: 1874
Born: September 27
Died: 1911
Died: August 17
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Illinois
Olive Green
Myrtle Reed MacCollough
Lovable
Conceit
Selfishness
Hidden
Vanity
Supreme
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