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Historical literature1 quote
There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory. — Francis Drake · 1587Problem play1 quote
Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing. — William Shakespeare · 1603Religious literature1 quote
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul. — Proverbs 13:19 · 686 BCTragedy1 quote
The deed is all, the glory nothing. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1832Tragedy (play)1 quote
The deed is all, the glory nothing. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1832