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Hannah Arendt

This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst expect the best and take what comes.

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The quote means that one should be ready to face difficult or negative situations while still hoping for positive outcomes. It also emphasizes accepting whatever happens without resistance, whether good or bad.

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