There is scarcely an occurrence in nature which, happening
at a certain time, is not looked upon by some persons as a
prognosticator either of good or evil. The latter are in the
greatest number, so much more ingenious are we in tormenting
ourselves than in discovering reasons for enjoyment in the
things that surround us.
-- Charles Mackay
-- Extraordinary Popular Delusions. . .
at a certain time, is not looked upon by some persons as a
prognosticator either of good or evil. The latter are in the
greatest number, so much more ingenious are we in tormenting
ourselves than in discovering reasons for enjoyment in the
things that surround us.
-- Charles Mackay
-- Extraordinary Popular Delusions. . .
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