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Success grows out of struggles to overcome difficulties. If there were no difficulties, there would be no success. If there were nothing to struggle for or compete for, there would be nothing achieved. It is, therefore, that men should be under the necessity of exerting themselves. In this necessity for exertion, we find the chief source of human advancement – the advancement of individuals as nations. It has led to most of the splendid mechanical inventions and improvements of the age. It has stimulated the ship-builder, the merchant, the manufacturers, the machinist, the tradesman, and the skilled workman. In all departments of the productive industry, it has been the moving power. It has developed the resources of this and of other countries — the resources of the soil, and the character and qualities of the men who dwell upon it. It seems to be absolutely necessary for the purpose of stimulating the growth and culture of every individual. It is deeply rooted in man, leading him ever to seek after, and endeavour to realize, something better and higher than he has yet attained.

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Title: Struggle leads the Success

If there had been no struggle there would have been no success. To exert oneself provides the driving force for men to advance more and more. Most of the great inventions of the modern age are due to this urge to struggle and achieve. This urge is absolutely essential for both individuals and nations to realize higher and higher goals.

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