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We must not allow ourselves to be deceived: the many misfortunes of all these small folk do not together constitute sum-total, except in the feelings of mighty men--To think of one's self in moments of great danger, and to draw , one's own advantage from the calamities of thou sands--in the case of the man who differs verylmuch from the cOmrnon ruck--may be sign of great character which able to master its feelings Of pity and justice.

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necessarily

Question:

How can advantage come from calamity?

Answer (optional):

Advantage can come from calamity when one thinks of themselves in moments of great danger and draws their own advantage from the misfortunes of thousands. This can be a sign of great character when an individual can master their feelings of pity and justice, and use the situation to grow or benefit in some way.