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Temporary success can be achieved in spite of lack of other fundamental qualities, but no advancements can be maintained without hard work.

William Feather

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William Feather
Age: 91 †
Born: 1889
Born: August 25
Died: 1981
Died: January 7
Author
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Jamestown
New York
Success
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Temporary
Hard
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Work
Spite
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Fundamentals
Advancements
Lack
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Quality
Advancement

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