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"Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson speaks to the pleasure of achievement and the satisfaction of attaining goals. It suggests that life is most fulfilling when we have the ability to overcome obstacles and reach our preferred outcomes. The pleasure of success is further improved when we are able to set new goals and enjoy them concern fulfillment. This quote motivates us to take on obstacles and strive for success, as the rewards of doing so are far greater than any other satisfaction life needs to provide. It is a pointer that hard work and commitment can cause fantastic benefits, and that the journey of success is often more satisfying than the destination.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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