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The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Persistent
Discouraged
Winner
Problem
Challenged
Intimidated

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