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Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach

(1830—1916), German writer, Aphorisms, 1880

We are so vain that we even care for the opinion of those we don't care for.

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Georg C. Lictenberg

(1742-1799), German writer, Aphorisms Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinion at all. www.english-slang.com

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[take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. * /She stayed home to take care of the baby./ Syn.: [KEEP AN EYE ON] (2), [LOOK […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

have a care

[have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. * /Jane, have a care what you're doing with that valuable glass./ * /The judge told him to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

couldn't care less

[couldn't care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. * /The students couldn't care less about the band; they talk all through the concert./ Also heard […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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