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F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes: Egyptian Proverb: The worst things: To be in bed and sleep not, To want for one who comes not, To try to please and please not.
         

Egyptian Proverb: The worst things: To be in bed and sleep not, To want for one who comes not, To try to please and please not.


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