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There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Age: 68 †
Born: 1850
Born: November 5
Died: 1919
Died: October 30
Author
Poet
Writer
Janesville
Wisconsin
Chance
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Inspirational
Determination
Action
Determined
Soul
Fate
Destiny
Circumvent
Motivational
Hinder
Control
Resolve
Goal
Perseverance

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