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"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training."
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"There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves."
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"I never admire another's fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own."
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"I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value."
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"Do not yield to misfortunes, but advance more boldly to meet them, as your fortune permits you."
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"We do not know what is really good or bad fortune."
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"Accidental wisdom is better than willful folly."
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"I'm as lucky as a bed of oysters on cioppino night."
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"The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune."
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"There are good and bad times, but our mood changes more often than our fortune."
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"Refrain from asking what going to happen tomorrow, and everyday that fortune grants you, count as gain."
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"No other terms than unconditional and immediate surrender. I propose to move immediately upon your works."
War
"The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity."
Friendship
"Hold fast to the Bible. To the influence of this Book we are indebted for all the progress made in true civilization and to this we must look as our guide in the future."
Civilization
"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace."
Peace
"Labor disgraces no man; unfortunately, you occasionally find men who disgrace labor."
Man
"It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training."
Fortune
"I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution."
Law
"Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions."
Nation
"Let us have peace."
Peace
"If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail."
Man
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