Lillian HellmanIt's a sad day when you find out that it's not accident or time or fortune, but just yourself that kept things from you.
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It's a sad day when you find out that it's not accident or time or fortune, but just yourself that kept things from you. This is a quote of someone who found out that it was just their own fault they did not get what they wanted. If you keep doing the same thing over and over again, you will never get what you want, some things just come to you when they are ready.
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