On the recordc. 349 BC
Yea, and it is disgraceful to exclaim on any occurrence, when it is too late, "Who would have expected it?
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Demosthenes
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gutenberg.orgDemosthenes: “Yea, and it is disgraceful to exclaim on any occurrence, when it is too late, "Who would have expected it?”
Editor's note · Context
Demosthenes warns against the disgrace of expressing surprise at misfortunes that could have been prevented, emphasizing the importance of foresight.
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