Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.

John Quincy Adams

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Topic

Overcoming obstacles Perseverance Courage Adversity

Author

John Quincy Adams

Source

An Oration, Delivered at Plymouth

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1802 1800s 19th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Adams, John Quincy. "An Oration, Delivered at Plymouth." University Commemoration of the First Landing of Our Ancestors At That Place. 22 Dec. 1802, Plymouth, MA, USA.

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Against stupidity the very gods
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Topic
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Source
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Medium
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Time
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Citation

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Difficulties are just things to overcome after all.

Ernest Shackleton

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Topic
Adversity

Author

Ernest Shackleton
Medium
Personal journal
Language
English
Time
1908 1900s 20th century
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Citation

Shackleton, Ernest. Diary entry. 11 Dec. 1908.