There is nothing more gracious than genuinely embracing other people's good fortune. It will work for you when your time comes.
When two people compliment each other with the choice of anything each of them generally gets that which he likes least.
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When two people compliment each other with the choice of anything each of them generally gets that which he likes least.
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