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"Whoever lives among many evils just as I, how can dying not be a source of gain?" Sophocles
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"Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere." Sophocles
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"Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty." Sophocles
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"Whoever understands how to do a kindness when he fares well would be a friend better than any possession." Sophocles
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"You should not consider a man's age but his acts." Sophocles
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"You win the victory when you yield to friends." Sophocles
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"One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief." Sophocles Sophocles
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"Men should pledge themselves to nothing; for reflection makes a liar of their resolution." Sophocles
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