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Time is a kindly God.
Sophocles
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To the man who is afraid everything rustles.
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The soul that has conceived one wickedness can nurse no good thereafter.
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Woman, to women silence is the best ornament.
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Ugly deeds are taught by ugly deeds.
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Gentle time will heal our sorrows.
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But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.
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We have only a little time to please the living. But all eternity to love the dead.
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Think not that your word and yours alone must be right.
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A prudent man should neglect no circumstances.
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Sleep, thou patron of mankind, Great physician of the mind Who does nor pain nor sorrow know, Sweetest balm of every woe.
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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
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To those who err in judgment, not in will, anger is gentle.
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Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.
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You win the victory when you yield to friends.
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