"When a man imagines, even after years of striving, that he has attained perfection, his decline begins."

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Theodore Martin

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Theodore Martin was a civil rights activist and writer known for his impactful work advocating for truth and freedom in society.

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"Work is the true elixir of life. The busiest man is the happiest man. Excellence in any art or profession is attained only by hard and persistent work. Never believe that you are perfect. When a man imagines, even after years of striving, that he has attained perfection, his decline begins."

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