I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
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Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty.Sophocles
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One's own escape from troubles makes one glad but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief.
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One must learn by doing the thing though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try.
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The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.
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No man loves the bearer of bad tidings.
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