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I believe it is difficult for those who publish their own memoirs to escape the imputation of vanity.
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The speaker believes that people who publish memoirs about their own lives will struggle to avoid being seen as vain. “Imputation” means an accusation or judgment attached to them, whether or not it is fair. The quote points to the risk that writing publicly about oneself may appear self-important to readers.
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- Hanover College History Department
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