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Single Idea 8658

[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 7. Despair over Philosophy ]

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' []

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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.