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Wisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. events happen as they may. people behave as they will.
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Wisdom Means Understanding Without Any Doubt That

Epictetus
Wisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. events happen as they may. people behave as they will.
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