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Socrates, when informed of some derogating speeches one had used concerning him behind his back, made only this facetious reply, “Let him beat me too when I am absent.

Jean de La Fontaine

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Cat Gratitude Win
Better to suffer than to die.
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Better Death Suffering
Still people are dangerous.
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Dangerous One Liner People
In this world we must help one another.
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Help Oneself World
Patience and longevity Are worth more than force and rage.
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Force Patience Rage Worth
Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
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Death Himself Man Ready Wisdom
Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.
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Dangerous Fast Stick
It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
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Point Run Time
Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.
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The finest victory is to conquer one’s own heart.
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Conquer Heart Oneself Victory
Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.
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Age Exercise Man Reason
Every journalist owes tribute to the evil one.
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Evil Journal Oneself Tribute
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
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Distance Worth
Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
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Burden Ourselves Secret
We ought never to scoff at the wretched, for who can be sure of continued happiness?
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Happiness Poor
You’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.
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Death Learning Open Return Trait Window

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