Quote by Toby Young
Ive become a professional failure - in order to pay the mortgage I

Ive become a professional failure – in order to pay the mortgage I have to remain unemployed. Luckily, a disaster always seems to befall me at exactly the right moment. – Toby Young

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America thinks of itself as a meritocracy, so people have more respect for success and more contempt for failure. – Toby Young

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In Britain, by contrast, we still think that class plays a part in determining a persons life chances, so were less inclined to celebrate success and less inclined to condemn failure. The upshot is that its much easier to be a failure in Britain than it is in America. – Toby Young

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Oddly, I do have a problem with authority. I find it very difficult to knuckle down and follow rules. Which are the classic symptoms of someone who has a troubled relationship with their father. And yet, I never had a problem with my father. – Toby Young

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It is not a disgrace to fail. Failing is one of the greatest arts in the world. – Charles Kettering

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There is no failure. Only feedback. – Robert Allen

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It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final. – Roger Babson

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The failure of Socialism since 1945 is that whilst encouraging us all, the creators of wealth, to produce less through strikes, it has caused us all to demand a higher level of our own product. – Brian Harris

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Its important for moms to have alone time. However, thats the first thing that goes on a busy day. Fortunately for me, because of my job, I have to find the time to do it. At least thats the way my mind sees it. – Cindy Crawford

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