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Je peux n’avoir pas d’illusions pour mon propre compte, j’ai de la fierté pour mon état.
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The speaker says that seeing themselves without illusions does not prevent them from feeling pride. They can recognize themselves plainly, without self-deception, while still valuing their condition or situation. The quote separates honest self-assessment from the feeling of dignity attached to one’s present state.
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