Often on earth the gentlest heart is fain To feed and banquet on another's woe. - Petrarch

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In reality, many choices are between things that are not that much different. The value of choice depends on our ability to perceive differences between the options.

Petrarch

Often on earth the gentlest heart is fain To feed and banquet on another's woe.

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When the poet died his cat was put to death and mummified.

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For style beyond the genius never dares.

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There is no lighter burden, nor more agreeable, than a pen.

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For death betimes is comfort, not dismay, and who can rightly die needs no delay.

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I have taken pride in others, never in myself.

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