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If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.
Joseph Addison
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"If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius."
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If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius. — Joseph Addison

About Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison was a Writer from England (1672–1719).

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This quote is attributed to Joseph Addison, a Writer from England.
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Joseph Addison lived from 1672 – 1719.
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