The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former. (Alfred Armand Montapert)

The majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former.

Alfred Armand Montapert

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