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“Nothing is as difficult as to achieve results in this world if one is filled full of great tolerances and the milk of human kindness. The person who achieves must generally be a one-idea individual concentrated entirely on that one idea and ruthless in his aspect toward other men and other ideas.”

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Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, born on September 27, 1861, and died on February 17, 1933, was an American poet. Her poetry is known for its delicate emotions and profound thoughts, making her a significant figure in American literature at the turn of the 20th century. more

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