If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

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If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. - Socrates

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If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. - Omoni Oboli quotes