Famous quote by Calvin Coolidge

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"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent"

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This quote is written / told by Calvin Coolidge between July 4, 1872 and January 5, 1933. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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