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Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? This, as is frequently the case, is a Twitter-friendly excerpt. The more complete quote is as follows: “Nothing in the world can take … Continue reading

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All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? As much as I love this quote, I wish to point out that there is … Continue reading

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No person was ever honored for…

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? We don’t honor people for what they got, like lottery winners. What they have already … Continue reading

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