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Full Idea
For there was never yet philosopher/ That could endure the toothache patiently.
Gist of Idea
For there was never yet philosopher/ That could endure the toothache patiently
Source
William Shakespeare (Much Ado About Nothing [1600], V.i)
Book Ref
Shakespeare,William: 'Complete Works' []
A Reaction
You can't argue with that. I do think that people who have studied philosophy at length are more likely to be 'philosophical' when faced with human misery, but only up to a point.
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