“You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair” – Chinese Proverbs
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"You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair" – Chinese Proverbs
"You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest in your hair" – Chinese Proverbs
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