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Of all the weaknesses that beset a man, vanity is the most deadly. For through vanity can a wise man turn to folly.

Raymond E. Feist

Of all the weaknesses that beset a man, vanity is the most deadly. For through vanity can a wise man turn to folly.

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About Raymond E. Feist

Raymond Elias Feist (; born Raymond Elias Gonzales III; December 21, 1945) is an American fantasy fiction author who wrote The Riftwar Cycle, a series of novels and short stories. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 15 million copies.