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Silence is not only never thirsty, but also never brings pain or sorrow.

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Hippocrates
Greek Physician
Philosopher
Physician
Cos
Hippokrates
Hippokrates of Kos
Hippocrates of Cos
Thirsty
Brings
Sorrow
Silence
Pain
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