Sophocles - Take these things to heart, my son, I warn you....

Take these things to heart, my son, I warn you. All men make mistakes, it is only human. But once the wrong is done, a mancan turn his back on folly, misfortune too, if he tries to make amends, however low he's fallen, and stops his bullnecked ways. Stubbornnessbrands you for stupidity - pride is a crime.

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Take these things to heart, my son, I warn you. All men make mistakes, it is only human. But once the wrong is done, a mancan turn his back on folly, misfortune too, if he tries to make amends, however low he's fallen, and stops his bullnecked ways. Stubbornnessbrands you for stupidity - pride is a crime. Sophocles

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