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No man loves the bearer of bad tidings.

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Not even Ares battles against necessity.

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Better not to exist than live basely.

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Not even old age knows how to love death.

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When trouble ends even troubles please.

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There is a time when even justice brings harm.

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A soul that is kind and intends justice discovers more than any sophist.

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What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?

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No one who errs unwillingly is evil.

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It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Poet

Born: Unknown

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