Perseverance Quote by Angela Duckworth

“The award goes to her because she has discovered that what we eventually accomplish may depend more on our passion and perseverance than on our innate talent.” quote by Angela Duckworth — Download Open image

““The award goes to her because she has discovered that what we eventually accomplish may depend more on our passion and perseverance than on our innate talent.””

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