Marcus Tullius Cicero
Politician, Philosopher, Orator
"For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others."
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Misfortunes Of Others
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Scott Adams
Cartoonist
"As a rule, I don't like to laugh at the misfortune of others. The exception to that rule is if it's really, really funny."
Oscar Wilde
Writer
"Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others."
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Writer
"We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others."
Ovid
Poet
"Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better able to bear your own."
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