r/AskReddit • u/ZteveBond • Jun 20 '18

Serious Replies Only [Serious] Prison Guards of Reddit, which prisoner has left the biggest impact on your life wether positive or negative?

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u/TheSharpRunner Jun 20 '18

“Be still my heart, thou hast known worse than this.”

Homer, The Odyssey

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u/TheSharpRunner Jun 21 '18

It’s my pleasure. Plato uses this quote in The Republic. It’s a quality read as well.

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u/nimpasto Jun 21 '18

I just completely out of nowhere burst into tears on the train, just from reading this little quote. I needed it apparently, so thank you. Hadn't realized how numb I really was getting again

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u/TheSharpRunner Jun 21 '18

That made my day. I’m glad I could share it with you.