Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time. (Samuel Smiles)

Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time.

Samuel Smiles

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