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Grit.

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I hate the fellow who sits around         And knocks the livelong day--      Who tells of the work he might have done;         If things had come his way.      But I love the fellow who pushes ahead         And smiles at his work or play--      You can wager when things do come around,         They will come his way--and stay.

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"I hate the fellow who sits around..."

This evocative piece by Edwin C. Ranck, titled "Grit.", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...

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