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and this is a common failing of mankind, never to anticipate a storm when the sea is calm.

(and this is a common failing of mankind, never to anticipate a storm when the sea is calm) –  Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a neat quote, as it is literally a parenthetical note at the end of a … Continue reading

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