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Delusions of grandeur2 quotes
Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place. — Samuel Johnson · 1771The two luckiest things that can happen to a contemporary painter are, first, to be Spanish and, second, to be named Salvador Dali. Both have happened to me. — Salvador Dali · 1945Ambition1 quote
Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place. — Samuel Johnson · 1771Home1 quote
Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place. — Samuel Johnson · 1771Self-satisfaction1 quote
The two luckiest things that can happen to a contemporary painter are, first, to be Spanish and, second, to be named Salvador Dali. Both have happened to me. — Salvador Dali · 1945