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Democritus Quotes: One great difference between a wise man and a fool is, the former only wishes for what he may possibly obtain; the latter desires impossibilities.
         

One great difference between a wise man and a fool is, the former only wishes for what he may possibly obtain; the latter desires impossibilities.


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