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[Prudence] replaces [strength] by saving the man who has the misfortune of not possessing it from most occasions when it's needed.

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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
Prudence
Misfortunes
Occasions
Saving
Strength
Needed
Replaces
Men
Possessing
Misfortune

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