One criticizes in others what one recognizes and despises in oneself. For example, an artist who is revolted by another's ambitiousness. (Susan Sontag)

One criticizes in others what one recognizes and despises in oneself. For example, an artist who is revolted by another's ambitiousness.

Susan Sontag

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