To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service. (Oliver Goldsmith)

To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.

Oliver Goldsmith

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