“The way to succeed is never quit. That's it. But really be humble about it. ... You start out lowly and humble and you carefully try to learn an accretion of little things that help you get there.”
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Alex Haley
Alex Haley, born on August 11, 1921, was a renowned American writer. His works focused on the history and culture of African Americans, with his most famous book being 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family'. Haley is known for his in-depth research and unique narrative of family history. more
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