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Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.

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This quote by Napoleon Hill emphasizes that significant accomplishments are often the outcome of making substantial sacrifices and are never achieved through acts of selfishness. It underlines the importance of selflessness and the willingness to give up personal desires for the greater good in order to achieve greatness.
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Napoleon Hill was an American author famous for his self-help and personal success books.
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