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What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens. — Benjamin Disraeli

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What we anticipate seldom occurs; what we least expected generally happens.

Benjamin Disraeli
Henrietta Temple · 1837
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1837
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Benjamin Disraeli
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Disraeli, Benjamin. Henrietta Temple. London: Henry Colburn, 1837, bk. 2, ch. 4.

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