But when once the earth has sucked up a dead man’s blood, there is no way to raise him up.
AESCHYLUSIt is the nature of mortals to kick a fallen man.
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Arrogance is truly the child of impiety, but from health of soul comes happiness, dear to all, much prayed for.
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For wherein is life sweet to him who suffers grief?
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Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
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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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There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart’s controls.
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It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.
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Fear hurries on my tongue through want of courage.
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Unanimous hatred is the greatest medicine for a human community.
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Horror gives place to wonder at your true account; The rest outstrips our comprehension; we give up.
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To learn is to be young, however old.
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Give me an answer which is plain to understand.
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Time brings all things to pass.
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The future you shall know when it has come; before then, forget it.
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Simple is the speech of truth.
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She looked just like a painting dying to speak.
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