Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not, nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not, unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not, the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

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Any man who does not like dogs and want them about does not deserve to be in the White House.

Any man who does not like dogs and want them about does not deserve to be in the White House.

After all the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with

After all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.

Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.

Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge it is always simple and direct.

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct.

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