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Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance.

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People often take credit for their successes, believing they result from careful planning and skill. However, many achievements actually happen because of luck rather than intentional effort.

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