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For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.
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Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.
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To mourn and bewail your ill-fortune, when you will gain a tear from those who listen, this is worth the trouble.
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Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.
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By polluting clear water with slime you will never find good drinking water.
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What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.
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It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.
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