Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which they have overcome. —Booker T. Washington
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which they have overcome.”

Booker T. Washington American political leader, author

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Wendy Keller from Niagara Falls Canada  APRIL 29, 2020
well said we learn by our mistakes and become a better person
Sherry from Michigan  APRIL 29, 2020
I love the video Family
Dalton from Poinciana, FL APRIL 28, 2020
Very profound saying regarding the measurement of our success in life.
Langat from Koibeiyon NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Really impressed by wise sayings
Margaret from San Francisco SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
So true!

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