There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
Francois de La Rochefoucauld on application
Francois de La Rochefoucauld181 quotes“There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.”
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