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Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.

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Sophocles
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Kolonos
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Even from the first it is meek to seek the impossible.
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Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.
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True, as unwisdom is the worst of ills
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When I do not understand, I like to say nothing.
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Not even old age knows how to love death.
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When you can prove me wrong, then call me blind.
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I cannot love a friend whose love is words.
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Always desire to learn something useful
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How terrible is wisdom, when it brings no profit to the man that's wise
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Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.
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