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“Do today's duty, fight to-day's temptation; and do not weaken and distract yourself by looking forward to things which you cannot see, and could not understand if you saw them.”

Quote by Charles Kingsley

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Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley was a British professor, born on June 12, 1819, and died on January 23, 1875. He is known for his contributions to literature and education. more

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