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Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline.
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"Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline."
— Helen Hayes

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Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline. — Helen Hayes

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Helen Hayes was a Actress from United States (1900–1993).

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This quote is attributed to Helen Hayes, a Actress from United States.
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Helen Hayes lived from 1900 – 1993.