Nature does not ask your permission, she has nothing to do with your wishes, and whether you like her laws or dislike them, you are bound to accept her as she is, and consequently all her conclusions.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
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As a person, you must accept the fact that there are some things that have been created by nature and there is little that you can do about it. If you wish to live a more comfortable life, you must accept your surroundings. If a city-dweller wishes to be in a forest or a desert, they must learn to adapt to their environment. People who refuse to listen to what nature has to say are often the ones who end up in trouble or even dead!

Source: Notes From Underground, White Nights, The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man, And Selections From The House Of The Dead

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