Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success. (Thornton Wilder)

Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success.

Thornton Wilder

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