It is worthy to note that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success on the contrary it rose among trials and reverses and may almost be said to...

It is worthy to note that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success on the contrary it rose among trials and reverses and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.
Washington Irving

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It is worthy to note that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success on the contrary it rose among trials and reverses and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat. Washington Irving

It is worthy to note that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success on the contrary it rose among trials and reverses and may almost be said to have been the fruit of defeat.
Washington Irving