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What can we take on trust in this uncertain life? Happiness, greatness, pride - nothing is secure, nothing keeps.

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Euripides
Playwright
Tragedy Writer
Writer
Ancient Athens
Nothing
Secure
Take
Keeps
Life
Greatness
Pride
Growth
Trust
Happiness
Change
Uncertain

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