Quote by James Whitcomb Riley

When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other has been discovered, you can put it down as a fact that he discovered himself years ago - since that time he has been toiling, working, and striving to make himself worthy of general discovery.

When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other

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This quote suggests that when someone is recognized or discovered, it is often a result of their own self-discovery and their ongoing efforts to become someone worthy of recognition. It implies that personal discovery and growth take time and require hard work, perseverance, and dedication. The quote emphasizes the idea that success and recognition do not happen overnight but are the outcomes of continuous self-improvement and laying the foundation for others to recognize one's worth.

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