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“If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.” quote by Solon — Download Open image

“If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.”

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