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Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.

Menander

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Menander
Comedy Writer
Dramatist
Ancient Athens
Menander of Athens
Asks
Rather
Untroubled
Give
Enduring
Giving
Mortal
Heart
Mortals
Never
Pray
Life
Endure
Praying

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