Nothing in the World -- Takes the Place of

Talent doesn’t --- nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Wealth doesn’t --- the born rich who die poor are legion.

Genius doesn’t --- unrewarded genius is almost proverb.

Education doesn’t --- the world is full of educated derelicts.

Luck doesn’t --- her fickleness has toppled kings.

Persistence and Determination
Alone are Omnipotent