Too few rejoice at a friend's good fortune.
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It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.
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For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune.
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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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