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William Gilmore Simms on Saint Patrick's Day

1806–1870 United States

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There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.

The amiable is a duty most certainly, but must not be exercised at the expense of any of the virtues. He who seeks to do the amiable always, can only be successful at the frequent expense of his manhood.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: William Gilmore Simms (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.