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There was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently.

William Shakespeare

The empty vessel makes the loudest sound.

Plutarch

Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.

William Shakespeare

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

George Washington

A public office is a public trust.

Attributed to Roman law and American statesmen

In the middle of the journey of our life, I found myself within a dark forest, for the straight way had been lost.

Dante Alighieri

"Through me the way is to the city of woe, through me the way is to eternal pain, through me the way among the lost people."

Dante Alighieri

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.

Dante Alighieri

He had already reached the place where the roar of water falling into the next circle could be heard, similar to the buzzing of beehives.

Dante Alighieri

There the dreadful Erichtho writhed, who summoned back the shadows to their bodies.

Dante Alighieri