Persons of rank do not talk about such trifles as the common people do; but the common people do not busy themselves about such frivolous things as do persons of rank. (Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues)

Persons of rank do not talk about such trifles as the common people do; but the common people do not busy themselves about such frivolous things as do persons of rank.

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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