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Do not fight against Providence nor bring more heavy weather to the storm. Face what is already there.

Menander

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Menander
Comedy Writer
Dramatist
Ancient Athens
Menander of Athens
Fighting
Weather
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Storm
Heavy
Fight
Already
Bring
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Providence

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