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 "The Earth is degenerating today.
 Bribery and corruption abound.
 Children no longer obey their parents,
 every man wants to write a book, and
 it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching."
 |   | by: |  |  | Source: | c. 2800 BC [also attributed to Socrates] |  
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