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I've had my successes and failures. I know many academics in my field loathe me. I've come to loathe them back, as it seems only polite to do so. But at heart it's absurd; we should band together against the big common enemies.
Alain de Botton
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"I've had my successes and failures. I know many academics in my field loathe me. I've come to loathe them back, as it seems only polite to do so. But at heart it's absurd; we should band together against the big common enemies."
— Alain de Botton

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I've had my successes and failures. I know many academics in my field loathe me. I've come to loathe them back, as it seems only polite to do so. But at heart it's absurd; we should band together against the big common enemies. — Alain de Botton

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Alain de Botton was a Writer from Switzerland (1969–present).

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Who said "I've had my successes and failures. I know many academics in my field loathe me…"?
This quote is attributed to Alain de Botton, a Writer from Switzerland.
When did Alain de Botton live?
Alain de Botton lived from 1969 – present.