Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance;
Imlac — Rasselas (Samuel Johnson)
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia; Fictional speaker encouraging the prince during their effort to dig an escape route; excerpt.
- The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
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