Quote#Success & Failure
Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We…
Quote byWilliam Jennings Bryan · 1860–1925
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Illinois College Valedictory (1881).
English (original)
Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.
— William Jennings Bryan
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