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Joseph Conrad

Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools the exact quality of strength that matters for their work.

Joseph Conrad

Strength

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Great men become successful because they can recognize the particular kind of strength each person has that will help achieve their goals. They choose people not randomly, but based on the specific qualities needed for their tasks.

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