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Misfortune is least likely to strike worthy, decent people.
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People are naturally unfriendly and unkind.
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Bad events are distributed to people at random.
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Human nature is basically good.
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The good things that happen in this world far outnumber the bad.
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The course of our lives is largely determined by chance.
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Generally, people deserve what they get in this world.
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I often think I am no good at all.
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There is more good than evil in the world.
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I am basically a lucky person.
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People's misfortunes result from mistakes that they have made.
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People don't really care what happens to the next person.
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I usually behave in ways that are likely to maximize good results for me.
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People will experience good fortune if they themselves are good.
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Life is too full of uncertainties that are determined by chance.
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When I think about it, I consider myself very lucky.
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I almost always make an effort to prevent bad things from happening to me.
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I have a low opinion of myself.
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By and large, good people get what they deserve in this world.
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Through our actions, we can prevent bad things from happening to us.
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Looking at my life, I realize that chance events have worked out well for me.
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If people took preventative actions, most misfortune could be avoided.
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I take the actions necessary to protect myself from misfortune.
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In general, life is mostly a gamble.
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The world is a good place.
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People are basically kind and helpful.
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I usually behave so as to bring about the greatest good for me.
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I am very satisfied with the kind of person I am.
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When bad things happen, it is typically because people have not taken the necessary actions to protect themselves.
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If you look closely enough, you will see that the world is full of goodness.
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I have reason to be ashamed of my personal character.
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I am luckier than most people.