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We cannot conquer fate and necessity, yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to be greater than if we could.
Walter Savage Landor
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Walter Savage Landor
Age: 89 †
Born: 1775
Born: January 30
Died: 1864
Died: September 17
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Warwick
Warwickshire
Yield
Necessity
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Conquer
Acceptance
Fate
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Cannot
Resignation
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