quotes by topic Misfortune

" There is one type of ideal woman very seldom described in poetry - the old maid, the woman whom sorrow or misfortune prevents from fulfilling her natural destiny "
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Lafcadio Hearn
Poetry , Old , Woman , Destiny , Misfortune , Sorrow
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" Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat. "
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Napoleon Hill
Defeat , Opportunity , Misfortune
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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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Ulysses S. Grant
Office , Fortune , Misfortune , Training
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" The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress. "
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W. Somerset Maugham
World , Misfortune , Sight
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Lafcadio Hearn
Poetry , Old , Woman , Destiny , Misfortune , Sorrow
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Napoleon Hill
Defeat , Opportunity , Misfortune
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