“One of the commonest mistakes and one of the costliest is thinking that success is due to some genius, some magic - something or other which we do not possess. Success is generally due to holding on, and failure to letting go. You decide to learn a language, study music, take a course of reading, train yourself physically. Will it be success or failure? It depends upon how much pluck and perseverance that word decide contains. The decision that nothing can overrule, the grip that nothing can detach will bring success.”
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Thoughts for Every-day Living from the Spoken and Written Words of Maltbie Davenport Babcock
This book features a compilation of insightful and motivational quotes and reflections drawn from the writings and speeches of Maltbie Davenport Babcock, offering readers a source of wisdom and guidance for daily life. more
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Maltbie Davenport Babcock
Maltbie Davenport Babcock was an American writer renowned for his religious and inspirational poetry. Born on August 3, 1858, he was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Babcock's work often reflected his deep religious beliefs and his desire to inspire others. He passed away on May 18, 1901. more
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