The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting … - Sallust

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So, because I have a mental illness I should disappear and hide? Ever since I went into hospital, all I have heard and read about is people telling me what they think I should do.

Sallust

The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.

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