Being pleased with what they give you is proper of slaves. Asking for more is proper of children. Conquering more is proper of fools.
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Ibid., p. 133 | Note: [X]: text missing in the manuscript.
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Every man who deserves to be famous knows it is not worth the trouble.
Was it worthwhile?
Everything is worthwhile
if the soul is not small.
Ah, to be you while being I!
To have your glad unconsciousness
And be conscious of it!
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