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Those that have so much power over others as to be able to oppress them have seldom so much over themselves as not to oppress.

Matthew Henry, Leslie F. Church (1992). “The NIV Matthew Henry Commentary in One Volume: Based on the Broad Oak Edition”, p.124, Harper Collins

I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.

Mark Twain (2016). “Mark Twain in Eruption (Abridged, Annotated)”, p.108, BIG BYTE BOOKS

Chemistry, in its application to animals and vegetables. Endeavours jointly with physiology to enlighten us respecting the mysterious processes and sources of organic life.

Justus von Liebig (1844). “Familiar Letters on Chemistry, and its relation to Commerce, Physiology, and Agriculture: Edited by John Gardner”, p.10

If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.

"The Shakespeare Book of Lists : The Ultimate Guide to the Bard, His Plays, and How They'Ve Been Interpreted (And Misinterpreted) Through the Ages". Book by Michael Lomonico, 2001.

Your unforgivable sins do not allow you to see my splendor.

"Universal History of Infamy". Book by Jorge Luis Borges, 1935.