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In my time and neighborhood (and in my soul) there was only one st

In my time and neighborhood (and in my soul) there was only one standard by which a woman measured success: did some man want her? – Jessamyn West

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There are two barriers that often prevent communication between the young and their elders. The first is middle-aged forgetfulness of the fact that they themselves are no longer young. The second is youthful ignorance of the fact that the middle aged are still alive. – Jessamyn West

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Ive always been too hard on myself to behave like Ive arrived or even to enjoy whatever success Ive had. Ive always envisioned myself higher than where I was and I still do. With each success I think, Thats nice but Im supposed to go there! – Nicole Scherzinger

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I always say that the real success of Wine Library wasnt due to the videos I posted, but to the hours I spent talking to people online afterward, making connections and building relationships. – Gary Vaynerchuk

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They succeed, because they think they can. – Virgil

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Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom. – Euripides

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