Kozma Prutkov

The lowliest of beggars is capable of being the foremost rich man, under different circumstances.

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Kozma Prutkov

The harm or benefit of an act depend on the combination of circumstances. www.sky-net-eye.com

first and foremost

[first and foremost] {adv. phr.} As the most important thing; first. * /First and foremost they needed food./ * /I want you to remember to pay that bill first and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Prutkov Kozma

Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.sky-net-eye.com

under the circumstances

[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.} In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. * /In the circumstances, Father couldn't risk giving up his […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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