“My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.”
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Hawthorne, N. (n.d.). My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25770-my-fortune-somewhat-resembled-that-of-a-person/
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25770-my-fortune-somewhat-resembled-that-of-a-person/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/25770-my-fortune-somewhat-resembled-that-of-a-person/.