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Socrates Quote - Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.

Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.

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The hottest love has the coldest end.
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Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.
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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
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I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.
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When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.
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He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god.
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Wisdom begins in wonder.
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I don’t know why I did it, I don’t know why I enjoyed it, and I don’t know why I’ll do it again.
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Beware the barrenness of a busy life.
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Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune, nor too sorrowful in misfortune.
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