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“ ”A man may be accomplished in art, literature, and science, and yet, in honesty, virtue, truthfulness, and the spirit of duty, be entitled to take rank after many a poor and illiterate peasant.
About Samuel Smiles Jr
Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 – 16 April 1904) was a Scottish author and reformer.
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Additional quotes by Samuel Smiles Jr
The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.
Self-respect is the noblest garment with which a man may clothe himself, the most elevating feeling with which the mind can be inspired.
Truthfulness is at the foundation of all personal excellence.