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Achievement does not require extraordinary ability. Achievement comes from ordinary abilities applied with extraordinary persistence.
Ralph Marston
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Success is achieved through consistent effort rather than inherent talent.

This quote emphasizes that anyone can achieve their goals if they apply effort and determination. It suggests that extraordinary outcomes are the result of persistent application of regular skills, rather than relying solely on exceptional abilities.

Themes

AchievementPersistenceSuccessEffortAbility

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to encourage students to study hard.

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