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History & Philosophy! Commonly misattributed
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Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives - choice, not chance, determines your destiny.
Aristotle
— Aristotle
Greek philosopher

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Aristotle
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Ancient Greece
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! Commonly misattributed

Not Aristotle; resembles modern writing (a Will Durant paraphrase is the usual source of confusion).

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