If you want to live your whole life free from pain you must become either a god or else a corpse. Consider other men’s troubles and that will comfort you.

To live is not to live for one’s self; let us help one another.
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In many things it is not well to say, “Know thyself”; it is better to say, “Know others.”
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Better Knowledge Known
Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.
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Courage Endurance God Life
The truth sometimes not sought for comes forth to the light.
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Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
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There is but one genuine love potion – consideration.
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The school of hard knocks is an accelerated curriculum.
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It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.
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The chief beginning of evil is goodness in excess.
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By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
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People Willing Wisdom Yourself
Why should he who is scared be careful?
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Nothing is more useful than silence.
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Sleep is a healing balm for every ill.
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Do not fight against Providence; nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.
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Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.
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Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.
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