He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I could have looked at him forever.

E. Lockhart
He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I...
He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I...
He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I...
He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I...
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When James J. Hill said, “He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I could have looked at him forever,” he was referring to a man who had a tremendous amount of self-control but also a strong desire to succeed. The courage to succeed in the face of adversity is one of the most important qualities to possess if you want to be successful in anything.

Source: We Were Liars

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