“Excellence means when a man or woman asks of himself more than others do.”
Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset
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Jose Ortega y Gasset
Jose Ortega y Gasset was a Spanish philosopher born on May 9, 1883, and died on October 18, 1955. He is known for his work in the philosophy of knowledge and culture, and for his analysis of the nature of man and society. more
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