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The happy combination of fortuitous circumstances.
The happy combination of fortuitous circumstances.
Thus we see, too, in the world that some persons assimilate only
what is ugly and evil from the read more
Thus we see, too, in the world that some persons assimilate only
what is ugly and evil from the same moral circumstances which
supply good and beautiful results--the fragrance of celestial
flowers--to the daily life of others.
Man, without religion, is the creature of circumstances.
Man, without religion, is the creature of circumstances.
It is circumstances (difficulties) which show what men are.
It is circumstances (difficulties) which show what men are.
The changeful change of circumstances.
[Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
The changeful change of circumstances.
[Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
Odd instances of strange coincidence.
Odd instances of strange coincidence.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
And grasps the skirts of happy chance,
And breasts the blows of circumstance.
And grasps the skirts of happy chance,
And breasts the blows of circumstance.
