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Chapter 37
Chapter 37 of 53. Read it here for reference, or continue through the entire work without leaving the reader.
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[37.1] ἐὰν ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἀναλάβῃς τι πρόσωπον, καὶ ἐν τούτῳ ἠσχημόνησας καί, ὃ ἠδύνασο ἐκπληρῶσαι, παρέλιπες.
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[37.1] If you assume a role beyond your powers, you have both disgraced yourself in that role and neglected one you could have fulfilled.
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[37.1] If you take on a role beyond your ability, you have both disgraced yourself in that role and neglected one you could have fulfilled.