The barbarian loves his own pride, and hates, or disbelieve… - Karen Blixen

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The barbarian loves his own pride, and hates, or disbelieves in, the pride of others. I will be a civilized being, I will love the pride of my adversaries, of my servants, and my lover; and my house shall be, in all humility, in the wilderness a civilized place.

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About Karen Blixen

Karen von Blixen-Finecke (17 April 1885 – 7 September 1962) was a Danish author; born Karen Christence Dinesen, she is also known under her pen name Isak Dinesen.

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Alternative Names: Karen von Blixen-Finecke • Isak Dinesen • Tania Blixen • Pierre Andrézel • Osceola

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