Quote by Edward Gibbon

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must

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This quote highlights the importance of personal growth through self-improvement. It suggests that in order to become better individuals, we need to challenge ourselves and overcome our own limitations. By engaging in a contest or a struggle, we can learn valuable lessons and develop the strength to succeed. The quote emphasizes the necessity of striving for victory over ourselves as a means to self-transformation and continual advancement.

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