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“One of the most interesting and harmful delusions to which men and nations can be subjected is that of imagining that there is some sort of ground rule applied to the universe by which final triumph if you are strong enough, and the ultimate success of virtue if you are good enough, is inevitable.”

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People often believe that being very strong or very good will always lead to winning or success, but this idea is wrong and can cause problems.

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Human nature Inevitability Nations Philosophy Strength Success Triumph Universe Virtue
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