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Quote by Umberto Eco
In the United States theres a Puritan ethic and a mythology of suc

In the United States theres a Puritan ethic and a mythology of success. He who is successful is good. In Latin countries, in Catholic countries, a successful person is a sinner. – Umberto Eco

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I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they arent trying to teach us. – Umberto Eco

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Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them. – Umberto Eco

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Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort. – Epictetus

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My father was an immigrant who literally walked across Europe to get out of Russia. He fought in World War I. He was wounded in action. My father was a great success even though he never had money. He was a very determined man, a great role model. – Arlen Specter

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Ive had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event. – Paula Radcliffe

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I never expected any sort of success with Mockingbird… I sort of hoped someone would like it enough to give me encouragement. – Harper Lee

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When a man throws an empty cigarette package from an automobile, he is liable to a fine of $50. When a man throws a billboard across a view, he is richly rewarded. – Pat Brown, quoted in David Ogilvy, Ogilvy on Advertising, 1985

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Its not easy to retire at 31. In one respect I was glad I was done. But after a few years of having fun, I got a little restless. When youre 33, 34, and you dont have a focus, you can get kind of lost. As a man, you feel a little bit unfulfilled. – Pete Sampras

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