Quote by Mark Twain

Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of parties and policies, and whose decrees are final and must be obeyed by all - and will be

Circumstance - which moves by laws of its own, regardless of

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This quote suggests that circumstances have a power independent of political parties or policies and that their impact is inevitable and non-negotiable. It implies that regardless of one's desires or intentions, circumstances will ultimately control the outcome of a situation, and everyone must accept and comply with their decisions.

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Circumstances

By Mark Twain

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