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It is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers; for in the one case you are devoured when dead, in the other case while alive. (Antisthenes)
True words are not pleasing. Pleasing words are not true. View quote
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The best way to cheer yourself is to cheer up somebody else. View quote
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Cynicism is an unpleasant way of telling the truth. View quote
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