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The Renaissance3 quotes
All rising to great place is by a winding stair. — Francis Bacon · 1625Some rise by sin and some by virtue fall. — William Shakespeare · 1616Men of genius sometimes accomplish most when they work the least. — Leonardo da Vinci · 1568Ancient World1 quote
The man of virtue makes the difficulty to be overcome his first business, and success only a subsequent consideration. — Confucius · 221 BCColonial America1 quote
Success has ruin’d many a Man. — Benjamin Franklin · 1752Old Testament Era1 quote
May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. — Psalm 20:4 · 450 BC