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For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

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For somehow this disease inheres in tyranny, never to trust one's friends.

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For the impious act begets more after it, like to the parent stock.

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It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.

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God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard.

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We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.

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To mourn and bewail your ill-fortune, when you will gain a tear from those who listen, this is worth the trouble.

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Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

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The man who does ill must suffer ill.

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The man whose authority is recent is always stern.

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It is always in season for old men to learn.

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Destiny waits alike for the free man as well as for him enslaved by another's might.

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It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.

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In the lack of judgment great harm arises, but one vote cast can set right a house.

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It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.

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What good is it to live a life that brings pains?

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This continent, an open palm spread frank before the sky.

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We are talking now of summer evenings in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the time that I lived there so successfully disguised to myself as a child.

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Several tons of dynamite are set off in this picture - none of it under the right people.

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Seeks painted trifles and fantastic toys, and eagerly pursues imaginary joys.

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