There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means. (François de La Rochefoucauld)

There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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