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Ancient Egypt1 quote
There is no one who returns from beyond
that he may tell of their state
that he may tell of their lot
that he may set our hearts at ease
until we make our journey
to the place where they have gone. — Harper's Songs · 1700 BCClassical antiquity1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi