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“The boys throw rocks at the frogs in jest. But the frogs die in earnest.”

Quote by Bion of Borysthenes

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Bion of Borysthenes

Bion of Borysthenes was a Stoic philosopher from ancient Greece, born in 325 BC and died in 250 BC. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by Stoicism, mainly focusing on moral and ethical issues. more

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