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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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Speedy exception is the mother of good fortune. – Proverb

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Each man is the smith of his own fortune. – Appius Claudius Caecus

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An accident is an inevitable occurrence due to the actions of immutable natural laws. – Ambrose Bierce

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Against change of fortune set a brave heart. – Proverb

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