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"Whom the gods love dies young"

- Menander

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This quote by Menander is a proverb that has been utilized for centuries to express the idea that those who are favored by the gods are taken away from this world at a young age. It is frequently interpreted as a warning to those who are blessed with good luck, as it suggests that they ought to not take their true blessings for given. The quote can also be seen as a tip that life is fleeting and that we should make the most of our time here on earth. It is a pointer that life is precious and that we ought to cherish every minute we have. Ultimately, this quote functions as a tip that life is unpredictable which we must maximize our time here on earth.

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Menander This quote is written / told by Menander between 342 BC and 292 BC. He was a famous Poet from Greece. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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