If I have succeeded better than many who surround me, it has been chiefly - may I say almost solely - from universal assiduity.

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After all the hard work and toil, it is great to see your hard work pay off and be recognized. When you achieve greatness and succeed at something, it’s nice to know that you earned it and did so because of the effort and work put in to get there. But when we talk about success, we also need to remember to be diligent and dedicated. It isn’t just the result that matters but rather the effort that goes into making it happen.

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1. If I have succeeded better than many who surround me, it has been chiefly - may I say almost solely - from universal assiduity.

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