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Being pleased with what they give you is proper of slaves. Asking for more is proper of children. Conquering more is proper of fools.
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Original: Contentar-se com o que lhe d?o é próprio dos escravos. Pedir masi é próprio das crianças. Conquistar mais é próprio dos loucos [porque toda a conquista é [X]]
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Ibid., p. 133
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Note: [X]: text missing in the manuscript.

 

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