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Quote for January 7th

January 07, 2009 07:05 PM EST (Updated: January 07, 2009 07:07 PM EST)

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Today's quote comes from Socrates and goes back to the years 470-399 B.C. I found it interesting because the same ideas still seem to make sense in today's modern, post B.C. world.

Socrates is one of the most famous Greek philosophers, known for a variety of quotes and ideas.

"If all our 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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David W. Jan 7, 2009, 7:08pm EST

Words that have echoed through the centuries. I have read this many times and it has helped me through the darkest of days.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 7, 2009, 7:14pm EST

Very true, even when you hear of other people's misfortunes you feel very blessed. This is good one.

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Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 7, 2009, 7:28pm EST

I think this would work. Especially since right now I think I'm getting more than my fair share. Okay, Nana, I'm idulging myself in whining this week!

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Mariana T. Jan 7, 2009, 10:02pm EST

How right he was and even more right now - yes indeed we need to all count our blessings - there are so many who have so many more problems than the worst of us. Salud

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Ruth Luce Jan 8, 2009, 9:43am EST

Very, very wise indeed and obviously very true. Such wisdom is ever timeless, as the nature of the human beast will never change significantly, as with all the creatures of the Earth. Great quote!

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