Rejoice over the good things which come to you, but grieve in moderation over the evils which befall you.
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Befall
/bɪˈfɔl/
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No harm shall befall thee.
Source: tatoeba (6211594)
The witch told the girl what work she was to do. "You must keep the house clean and tidy, sweep the floor and the fireplace; but there is one thing you must never do. You must never look up the chimney, or something bad will befall you."
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But he said: My son shall not go down with you: his brother is dead, and he is left alone: if any mischief befall him in the land to which you go, you will bring down my grey hairs with sorrow to hell.
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