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Thomas Carlyle Quotes: The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak becomes a steppingstone in the path of the strong.
         

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak becomes a steppingstone in the path of the strong.


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The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak becomes a steppingstone in the path of the strong.
         



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