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To take a piece of Greek and put it in English without spilling a drop; what a nice skill!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":64,"quote_text":65,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":29,"author":66,"source":67,"quote_tag":68,"commentary":9},4012944," The dread of loneliness is greater than the fear of bondage, so we get married.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":29,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":9},4012940,"Only by avoiding the beginning of things can we escape their end.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":76,"quote_text":77,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":29,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":9},4012928,"We must select the illusion which appeals to our temperament and embrace it with passion, if we want to be happy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":82,"quote_text":83,"author_id":5,"source_id":19,"has_image":29,"author":84,"source":85,"quote_tag":86,"commentary":87},4012920,"The friendships which last are those wherein each friend respects the other's dignity to the point of not really wanting anything from him.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nCyril Connolly, a British author and critic, wrote these words in his 1938 book \"Enemies of Promise,\" which reflected his disillusionment with the literary world of his time. As a young man, Connolly was struggling to find success as a writer, and he felt overshadowed by his more successful peers. He was also grappling with personal relationships and feeling the weight of expectation from others.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a paradox at its core: genuine friendships require a willingness to let go of one's own desires for reciprocity or gain. This means that true respect for another person's dignity involves a certain detachment, an ability to see their value as separate from one's own needs.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's professional landscape, where networking and building relationships is crucial, this insight can be applied by recognizing the importance of cultivating friendships based on mutual respect rather than transactional gain. By prioritizing others' dignity over our own desires for connection or advancement, we can build more meaningful and lasting relationships that transcend mere professionalism.",{"currentPage":89,"totalPages":90,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":15},1,24]