"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus."

Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish Inventor

Motivational, Work, Thoughts, Focus, Sun

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"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus."

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