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“We nearly always make ourselves masters of those whom we know well, because he who is thoroughly understood is in some sense subject to those who understand him.” quote by Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable — Download Open image

“We nearly always make ourselves masters of those whom we know well, because he who is thoroughly understood is in some sense subject to those who understand him.”

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It is a very common failing, never to be pleased with our fortune nor displeased with our character.

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