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Even the Gods cannot strive against necessity.

— Pittacus of Mytilene

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Do not say before hand what you are going to do; for if you fail, you will be laughed at.

Whatever you rebuke your neighbor for, do not do it yourself.

Do not reproach a man with his misfortunes, fearing lest Nemesis may overtake you.

Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him.

Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy.

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