Accomplished Quote by Rutherford B. Hayes
“There is a great deal of strength in Garfield's life and struggles as a self-made man… From poverty and obscurity, by labor at all avocations, he became a great scholar, a statesman, a major general, a Senator, a Presidential candidate… The truth is, no man ever started so low that accomplished so much in all our history. Not Franklin or Lincoln even.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Address, 1885
Hard work and perseverance can lift anyone from obscurity to great achievement.
In simple terms: Hard work leads to success.
Key Takeaway
Persist through hardship to achieve greatness.
Themes
perseverance
hard work
achievement
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
historical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- education
- public service
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
sociology
self‑made success
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal obstacles have you overcome?
- How do societal factors affect success?
A Different Perspective
Not all obstacles can be overcome solely by effort; systemic barriers exist.
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