"Success is like the most beautiful woman: pursued by many, loved by all, feared by few, courted by the patient and hardworking, and won over by good judgment."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

Desire, Success, Beautiful, Pursued, Patient

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"Success is like the most beautiful woman: pursued by many, loved by all, feared by few, courted by the patient and hardworking, and won over by good judgment."

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