"Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.












Never say that I have taken it, only that I have given it back.
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"The impassive soul disturbs neither itself nor others.
"Don't fear the gods,Don't worry about death;What is good is easy to get, andWhat is terrible is easy to endure.