Did you hear of a man who had striven all his life faithfully and singly toward an object, and in no measure obtained it? If a man constantly aspires, is he not elevated? Did ever a man try heroism, magnanimity, truth, sincerity, and find that there was no advantage in them—that it was a vain endeavor? ~ Henry David Thoreau (magnanimity-nobly generous)
I am wondering what would have happened to me if some fluent talker had convinced me to the theory of the eight hour day and convinced me that it was not fair to my fellow workers to put forth my best efforts in my work…. If my life had been made up of eight hour days I do not believe I could have accomplished a great deal. ~ Thomas A. Edison
It is for us to make the effort. The result is always in God’s hands. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi
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