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As for the person who sins against his Creator, he deserves to be sick.
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My child, when someone dies, you should mourn. Weep and wail to show how deeply you feel the loss. Prepare the body in the proper way, and be present at the burial.
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Weep bitterly and passionately; observe the proper period of mourning for the person. Mourn for a whole day or maybe two, to keep people from talking, but then pull yourself together and reconcile yourself to the loss.
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Grief can undermine your health and even lead to your own death.
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Grief lingers on after the death of a loved one, but it is not wise to let it lead you into poverty.
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Don't lose yourself in sorrow; drive it away. Remember that we must all die sometime.
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There is no way to bring the dead person back. All your sorrow does him no good, and it hurts you. Don't forget that.
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You will die, just as he did. Today it was his turn; tomorrow it will be yours.
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When the dead have been laid to rest, let the memory of them fade. Once they are gone, take courage.
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Scholars must have time to study if they are going to be wise; they must be relieved of other responsibilities.
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How can a farm hand gain knowledge, when his only ambition is to drive the oxen and make them work, when all he knows to talk about is livestock?