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The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.


Menander

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THE TALMUD Who is wise? One who learns from all.
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MENANDER Nay, Georias, I call him the bravest man,
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With patience....
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MENANDER It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.
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MENANDER Whom the gods love dies young.
MENANDER The man who runs may fight again.
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MENANDER Bad company corrupts good character.
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MENANDER OF ATHENS Nothing is more useful than silence.
MENANDER OF ATHENS The workman still is greater than his work
MENANDER OF ATHENS There is but one genuine love-potion - consideration.
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