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Amos Bronson Alcott

Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats.

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Achieving a goal feels more rewarding when it takes a long time and requires overcoming many challenges and failures. The difficulty and delay make the final accomplishment feel even more valuable and satisfying.

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