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Quote by Joseph Grimaldi
By strict attention, perseverance, and exertion, did I arrive at the height of my profession.
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The speaker says that reaching the highest level of their profession came through three things: careful focus, persistence, and hard work. The statement presents professional success as the result of sustained effort rather than luck or a single achievement.
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- Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (Project Gutenberg)
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- Official Statement
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