Quote by J. C. (James Cash) Penney

I would never have amounted to anything were it not for adversity. I was forced to come up the hard way.

I would never have amounted to anything were it not for adve

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This quote suggests that the speaker believes their success or achievements in life are directly tied to the challenges and hardships they have encountered. They express gratitude towards adversity, claiming that if it weren't for those difficult experiences, they wouldn't have been motivated or driven to overcome obstacles and reach their current position. The quote indicates an acknowledgement of the importance of struggles and the potential growth that can arise from them.

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By J. C. (James Cash) Penney

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