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Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.
Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.
Shallow men believe in luck, believe in circumstances -- it was somebody's name, or he happened to be there read more
Shallow men believe in luck, believe in circumstances -- it was somebody's name, or he happened to be there at the time, or it was so then, and another day would have been otherwise. Strong men believe in cause and effect.
No matter under what circumstances you leave it, home does not cease to be home. No matter how you lived read more
No matter under what circumstances you leave it, home does not cease to be home. No matter how you lived there-well or poorly.
The people and circumstances around me do not make me what I am, they reveal who I am
The people and circumstances around me do not make me what I am, they reveal who I am
Whether you're winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You can't change because of the circumstances around read more
Whether you're winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You can't change because of the circumstances around you.
A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often read more
A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.
Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of parties and policies, and whose decrees are final and read more
Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of parties and policies, and whose decrees are final and must be obeyed by all - and will be
No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.
No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more
Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.
