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"Heights by great men reached and kept were not obtained by sudden flight but, while their companions slept, they were toiling upward in the night"

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow talks to the concept that success is not accomplished overnight. It takes effort and dedication to reach the heights of greatness. The quote recommends that while others are sleeping, those who are successful are striving and toiling away in the night. This implies that success is not something that is quickly acquired, however rather something that needs a great deal of effort and devotion. It also suggests that those who succeed have a strong work ethic and are willing to put in the time and effort to reach their objectives. This quote is a reminder that success is not something that is quickly attained, however rather something that needs hard work and commitment. It is a suggestion that success is something that is made, not provided.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote is written / told by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow between February 27, 1807 and March 24, 1882. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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