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George Eliot Quotes: The only failure a man ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.
         

The only failure a man ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.


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The only failure a man ought to fear is failure in cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.
         



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