Elders Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr

“If the wild filly, "Progress," thou wouldst ride, Have young companions ever at thy side; But wouldst thou stride the stanch old mare, "Success," Go with thine elders, though they please thee less.” quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr — Download Open image

““If the wild filly, "Progress," thou wouldst ride, Have young companions ever at thy side; But wouldst thou stride the stanch old mare, "Success," Go with thine elders, though they please thee less.””

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr

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