A Quote by Martin Van Buren

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.

Martin Van Buren

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Martin Van Buren
American - President
December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862

In receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided to my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.

Martin Van Buren

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.

Martin Van Buren

To equal a predecessor, one must have twice they worth.

Baltasar Gracian

I shall tread in the footsteps of my illustrious predecessor.

Martin Van Buren

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Daniel Goleman

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Brian Tracy

I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement.

Ovid

I attempt an arduous task but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement

Ovid

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Joseph Goebbels

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Ned Colletti

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Mary Kay Ash

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Winston Churchill

When you start to have success, people look at you differently and expect more from you. With that comes a lot of pressure to perform, so it can be a little overwhelming.

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