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Catastrophe Quote by Mark Twain

“Don't just sit there and worry. Be proactive. Do something…” quote by Mark Twain — Download Open image

“Don't just sit there and worry. Be proactive. Do something - anything - about what's worrying you so you can gain information, focus and control over the situation. I've suffered a great many catastrophes in my life. Most of them never happened.”

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