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Sorrow Quote by Euripides

“Those who are held wise among men, and who search for the reason of things, are those who bring the most sorrow upon themselves” quote by Euripides — Download Open image

“Those who are held wise among men, and who search for the reason of things, are those who bring the most sorrow upon themselves”

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