Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens.

Baruch Spinoza
Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or...
Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or...
Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or...
Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or...
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Things which are accidentally the causes either of hope or fear are called good or evil omens. This is a very old saying that has been around for centuries. When you feel that something bad is going to happen, you can look at it as an omen to show that you should be careful.

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