Man is not the creature of circumstances, circumstances are the creatures of men. We are free agents, and man is more powerful than matter. (Benjamin Disraeli)

Man is not the creature of circumstances, circumstances are the creatures of men. We are free agents, and man is more powerful than matter.

Benjamin Disraeli

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