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Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and hig

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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Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible. – Francis Bacon

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Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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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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Behind every great fortune there is a crime. – Honore de Balzac

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