An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into … - Samuel Smiles

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An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Samuel Smiles

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Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 – 16 April 1904) was a Scottish author and reformer.

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