If we are going to succeed we must pay the price for what we get; and he who accomplishes the most, accomplishes it in an humble and straightforward way, by sticking to what he has undertaken.
Washington emphasizes that true success comes from humility and dedication to one's work.
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Even to this day I can recall accurately the tortures that I underwent when putting on one of these garments.
When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
I was supremely happy in the opportunity of being able to assist somebody else.
These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.