Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry. (Samuel Smiles)

Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.

Samuel Smiles

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