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The end excuses any evil.
Sophocles
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To err is common to all mankind, but having erred he is no longer reckless nor unblest who haven fallen into evil seeks a cure, nor remains unmoved.
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A mind at peace does not engender wars.
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Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
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There is a time when even justice brings harm.
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What greater wound is there than a false friend?
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If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
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Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
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Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend.
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It is better not to live at all than to live disgraced.
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A short saying often contains much wisdom.
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Who feels no ills, should, therefore, fear them and when fortune smiles, be doubly cautious, lest destruction come remorseless on him, and he fall unpitied.
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Nobody loves life like an old man.
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Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.
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