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John Webster Quotes: Man may his fate foresee, but not prevent. 'Tis better to be fortunate than wise.
         

Man may his fate foresee, but not prevent. 'Tis better to be fortunate than wise.


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See, a good habit makes a child a man, Whereas a bad one makes a man a beast.



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