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You must remember that no one lives a life free from pain and suffering.

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Sophocles
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For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.
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If men live decently it is because discipline saves their very lives for them.
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Even a poor man can receive honors.
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If you are out of trouble, watch for danger. And when you live well, then consider the most your life, lest ruin take it unawares.
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A man growing old becomes a child again.
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I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
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It is better not to live at all than to live disgraced.
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Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
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In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.
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