The great high-road of human welfare lies along the old highway of ste…

Samuel Smiles
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The great high-road of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast welldoing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the truest spirit, will invariably be the most successful. ✨ Self-help: With Illustrations of Character and Conduct.
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