An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.
Samuel SmilesAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: December 23, 1812
- Died: April 16, 1904
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