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Meaning
The quote argues that young people today are less determined than they should be. It suggests that success requires discipline, persistence, and the willingness to avoid shortcuts. The speaker is contrasting that with a preference for what is easy.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Milkha Singh.
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About Milkha Singh
Milkha Singh is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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