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Distinction Quote by Sallust

“They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.” quote by Sallust — Download Open image

“They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.”

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Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any.

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