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“In order to acquire a growing and lasting respect in society, it is a good thing, if you possess great talent, to give early in your youth a very hard kick to the right shin of the society that you love. After that, be a snob.”

Salvador Dali

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To gain respect in society, show your strong skills early in life by challenging the norms or rules of the society you care about. After that, act as if you think highly of yourself.

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Conformity Individualism Provocation Rebellion Respect Snobbery Social norms Society Talent Youth
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