Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.
contrary design effort
Herodotus
These are some quotes by Greek author Herodotus Historian, who lived between 484 BC and 409 BC.
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