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Quote by John Dryden
It is madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because by h

It is madness to make fortune the mistress of events, because by herself she is nothing and is ruled by prudence. – John Dryden

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Against change of fortune set a brave heart. – Proverb

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It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within ones own mind. Therefore, it is foolish to guard against misfortunes from the external world and leave the inner mind uncontrolled. – Buddha

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Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life. – Epicurus

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The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others. – Aesop

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