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Nearly every man who has arisen to prominence in our country has arisen from the ranks by toil.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “Nearly every man who has arisen to prominence in our country has arisen from the ranks by toil.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman observes that many prominent figures in America have risen through hard work, emphasizing the value of toil in achieving success.
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