Socrates Quotes

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

Socrates

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• Misfortunes
• Contented
• Depart

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• If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

  

  Socrates
  • People
  • Misfortunes
  • Contented