Persistence is stubbornness with a purpose. - Richard DeVos

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You must understand that this war is not against Hitler or National Socialism, but against the strength of the German people, which is to be smashed once and for all, regardless of whether it is in the hands of Hitler or a Jesuit priest.

Richard DeVos

Persistence is stubbornness with a purpose.

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