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“Rapidity does not always mean progress, and hurry is akin to waste. The old fable of the hare and the tortoise is just as good now, and just as true, as when it was first written.”

Quote by Charles Warren Stoddard

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Charles Warren Stoddard
Charles Warren Stoddard

Charles Warren Stoddard was an American author born on August 7, 1843, and died on April 23, 1909. Known for his travel literature and adventure stories, he is renowned for his unique perspective and vivid narrative style. more

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