Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts.

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Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts.

-- Anonymous

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A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.

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Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.

-- Vijayaraj

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Do not figure out big plans at first, but begin slowly, feel your ground and proceed up and up.

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Education is the power to think clearly, the power to act well in the worlds work, and the power to appreciate life.

-- Brigham Young

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Always first learn to be a servant, and then you will be fit to be a master. Avoid jealousy, and you will do great works that are yet to be done.

-- Vijayaraj

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