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And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
It is always in season for old men to learn.
Call no man happy till he is dead.
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.
Death is softer by far than tyranny.
Every ruler is harsh whose laws is new.
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.
I know how men in exile feed on dreams.