But the world has little patience with the man or woman who takes no real interest in the performance of a duty, or who runs against a snag and gets discouraged, and then simply tells why he did not do a thing, and gives excuses instead of results.
Washington critiques those who lack commitment and instead offer excuses for their failures.
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