Estimate Quote by Samuel Smiles

“Simple honesty of purpose in a man goes a long way in life, if founded on a just estimate of himself and a steady obedience to the rule he knows and feels to be right.” quote by Samuel Smiles — Download Open image

“Simple honesty of purpose in a man goes a long way in life, if founded on a just estimate of himself and a steady obedience to the rule he knows and feels to be right.”

Samuel Smiles

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The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear.

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Those who are the most persistent, and work in the true spirit, will invariably be the most successful.

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