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Quote by Thomas Carlyle
History shows that the majority of people that have done anything

History shows that the majority of people that have done anything great have passed their youth in seclusion. – Thomas Carlyle

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And the American people are the greatest people in the world. What makes America the greatest nation in the world is the heart of the American people: hardworking, innovative, risk-taking, God- loving, family-oriented American people. – Mitt Romney

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So Bush certainly wasnt the greatest, and Obama has not done the job. And hes created a lot of disincentive. Hes created a lot of great dissatisfaction. Regulations and regulatory is going through the roof. Its almost impossible to get anything done in the country. – Donald Trump

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A great tennis career is something that a 15-year-old normally doesnt have. I hope my example helps other teens believe they can accomplish things they never thought possible. – Maria Sharapova

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