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Sophocles

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Much speech is one thing, well-timed speech is another.
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Pardon, and keep silent, for what is shameful for women must be concealed among women.
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Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
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Tomorrow is tomorrow. Future cares have future cures, And we must mind today.
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