Samuel JohnsonSelf-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings." Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson was an English writer and biographer. He is most famous for his dictionary, which was the first major dictionary of the English language, and for his literary criticism. Self-confidence is one of the most important characteristics to possess in order to make great undertakings. Despite all the setbacks and failures, it is key to never stop learning, working hard or pursuing your dreams.
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