Quote by Josh Billings
Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability

Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. – Josh Billings

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One of the best temporary cures for pride and affection is seasickness; a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs. – Josh Billings

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Consider the postage stamp, my son. It secures success through its ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. – Josh Billings

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I frequently-regularly-often trip while reaching for my high ideals. Then I giggle, or cry, and get back up. – Erika Harris, empathicwriter.com

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Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” – Author Unknown

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