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Wisdom is a dreadful thing when it brings no knowledge to its possessor.

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Sophocles
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If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.
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Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
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Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.
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To him who is afraid, everything rustles.
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