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Do not suppose opportunity will knock twice at your door.

Nicolas Chamfort

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Nicolas Chamfort
Age: 53 †
Born: 1741
Born: April 6
Died: 1794
Died: April 13
Journalist
Philosopher
Playwright
Poet
Politician
Writer
Clarmont-Ferrand
Knock
Twice
Suppose
Door
Doors
Opportunity

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