"Chance generally favors the prudent." — Joseph Joubert

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• Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. — Jane Austen
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• First, I have to thank God for giving me the gift that he did as well as a second chance… — Oksana Baiul
• Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence. — Abigail Adams
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• Chance, my dear, is the sovereign deity in child-bearing. — Honore de Balzac
• You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be… — Ernie Banks

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