Ella Wilcox WheelerThe fortunate is he whose earnest purpose never swerves, Whose slightest action or inaction serves The one great aim. Why, even Death stands still, And waits an hour sometimes For such a will.
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The successful person is one who is able to complete his/her goal without even considering the long-term consequences. This quote moves beyond the idea that actions and intentions are not important and shows that they are. It moves beyond the idea that some people can’t be trusted and shows that we all have a great deal of power to shape our own future.
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