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Large portions of life's disappointments are individuals who did not understand that they were so near achievement when they surrendered.
-Thomas A. Edison
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Large Portions Of Life's Disappointments Are Individuals

Thomas A. Edison
Large portions of life's disappointments are individuals who did not understand that they were so near achievement when they surrendered.
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