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Doubtful Quote by Lucretius

“It is doubtful what fortune to-morrow will bring. [Lat., Posteraque…” quote by Lucretius — Download Open image

“It is doubtful what fortune to-morrow will bring. [Lat., Posteraque in dubio est fortunam quam vehat aetas.]”

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