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Voltaire Quotes About Adversity

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  • The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us

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  • Life is thickly sown with thorns. I know no other remedy than to pass rapidly over them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes the greater is their power to harm us.

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Voltaire

  • Born: November 21, 1694
  • Died: May 30, 1778
  • Occupation: Writer
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