Triumph in Adversity
Two famous figures, one from the sciences and one from the arts, who turned suffering to advantage.
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Samuel Smiles
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Scottish motivational writer Samuel Smiles helped the English working man to better his own prospects, without waiting for Government to do it for him.
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Music at Midnight
To do one’s duty is to peep into the mystery of life, and taste reward from another world.
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As Good as His Word
Benjamin Disraeli did not make a promising start to his Parliamentary career - but he did start with a promise.
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