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Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. what matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
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Fortunate People Often Have Very Favorable Beginnings

Baltasar Gracian
Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. what matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
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