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The rest depends on a man's own industry and virtue.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “The rest depends on a man's own industry and virtue.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote underscores the belief that personal success is largely determined by one's own efforts and moral character.
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