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To hear complaints is tiresome to the miserable and the happy.

To hear complaints is tiresome to the miserable and the happ

Summary

This quote suggests that listening to complaints can be exhausting, regardless of one's emotional state. Whether someone is miserable or happy, constantly hearing complaints can be draining. It implies that complaints can be overbearing or tedious, regardless of the listener's perspective. Overall, it highlights the universal weariness that can come from being subjected to an excessive amount of grievances.

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