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" We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others. "
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Bear
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Others
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" Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness. "
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" We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones. "
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Accent
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Often
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Nothing
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