Success never seems to come but through hard work, often physically demanding work at that.

成功不通过努力工作似乎是无法取得的，而且往往是很耗费体力的工作。

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Only through hard work can we win others' admiration.

只有通过努力工作，我们才能赢得别人的钦佩。

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They told the story of a poor farm boy who educated himself and, through hard work and honesty, had become a candidate for president.

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Somebody starts out poor and makes his way through hard work and dedication and effort to riches and success.

他白手起家,通过努力工作,奋发图强，最终得到荣华富贵。

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He decided to overcome his physical weaknesses through exercise and hard work.

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Almost 90% say that they admire people who have got rich through hard work.

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But, mostly, Coolidge was learning how to rise, in barely detectable increments, through hard work and steady application.

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