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If Good Things Are Coming, They Will Be A Pleasant Surprise," Said The Seer. "if Bad Things Are, And You Know In Advance, You Will Suffer Greatly Before They Even Occur.

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If Good Things Are Coming, They Will Be A Pleasant Surprise," Said The Seer. "if Bad Things Are, And You Know In Advance, You Will Suffer Greatly Before They Even Occur.

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