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Man may his fate foresee, but not prevent. 'Tis better to be fortunate than wise.

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John Webster
Age: 56 †
Born: 1578
Born: January 1
Died: 1634
Died: January 1
Dramatist
Playwright
Poet
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London
England
Better
Men
Foresee
Prevent
Fortunate
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Wise
May

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