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Henry David Thoreau Quotes: Only he is successful in his business who makes that pursuit which affords him the highest pleasure sustain him.
         

Only he is successful in his business who makes that pursuit which affords him the highest pleasure sustain him.


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Only he is successful in his business who makes that pursuit which affords him the highest pleasure sustain him.
         



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