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"Laziness never arrived at the attainment of a good wish."

Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish Novelist

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"Laziness never arrived at the attainment of a good wish."

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"Laziness never arrived at the attainment of a good wish."

Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish Novelist

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