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From different causes I lacked worldly wisdom, worldly prudence, and worldly common sense. This was the origin of recurrent troubles but, on the other hand, I possessed their contraries--that is, I did have worldly uncommon sense and this fortunately brought me on the quest which had become supremely important to me.
-- Notebooks Category 12: Reflections > Chapter 3 : Encounter With Destiny > # 77