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"The way to the top is as difficult as the way to any other place."

— John Updike

Source not yet traced to a specific passage, so treat the exact wording as unverified. See disputed and misattributed quotes.

Not a Stoic. John Updike is classed as Contemplative & Other: Voices from outside the Greco-Roman tradition, included here for reflection. These are not Stoic in origin.

More from the Contemplative & Other collection

• "Every action you take is a vote for the kind of person you wish to become."
  — James Clear
• "The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
  — Winston Churchill
• "True inspiration is being well prepared for the moment of revelation."
  — Louis Pasteur
• "Where there is no law, there is no freedom."
  — John Locke
• "Invest in your mind. It is the best investment you can make."
  — Benjamin Franklin

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