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God in my misfortunes and later still
It was not till some time afterwards that I saw the finger of God in my misfortunes, and later still that I learned to submit to His will and to hearken to His voice.
— from The Works of Balzac: A linked index to all Project Gutenberg editions by HonorĂ© de Balzac

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