“Many things are possible. Few things are certain.”
Harry Turtledove (1949) American novelist, short story author, essayist, historian
Interview in Cybling (February 2001) http://www.cybling.com/artists/harrye.html
“If you desire many things, many things will seem but a few.”
Poor Richard's Almanack (1736), http://www.rarebookroom.org/Control/frapos/index.html November <br class="br">Poor Richard's Almanack
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“Many things can make you miserable for weeks; few can bring you a whole day of happiness.”
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