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Friday, May 12, 2023

Sayings of Publilius Syrus 111


Reproach in misfortune is an unseasonable cruelty. 

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  1. Surprisingly hard to remember this one as a parent.

    "Dang it, I TOLD you not to leave that outside!!"

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    1. Your mileage may vary, but having my nose rubbed in it always made me feel shame, but very rarely helped me to become any better. Dogs don't go for it, and certainly not cats, and people are best inspired by working with them, not against them.

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