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Affliction Quote by Ovid

“Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always oppress those who are unfortunate.” quote by Ovid — Download Open image

“Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always oppress those who are unfortunate.”

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Affliction Believe Believe in me Spares Unfortunate

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Come, then, affliction, if my Father wills, and be my frowning friend. A friend that frowns is better than a smiling enemy.

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