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We are not masters of ourselves and
in our days of youthful folly
we hasten to give premature vows
the omniscient Fate shall ridicule.

— Evgeny Baratynsky We'll Live Till Monday (1968)

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Providence has given human wisdom the choice between two fates: either hope and agitation, or hopelessness and calm.

Two Fates (1823)

The mysterious power of harmony
Will expiate a heavy delusion
And tame a revolting desire.

Just thought and thought!
Poor artist of the word!
High priest of thought!
You cannot flee;
The word holds all:
the world and man,
Death, life,
and ever-unveiled truth. (1840)

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