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“A man who makes a one-dollar profit on his expense account is dishonest. A man who loses five cents on one is a damned fool.”

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Gene Fowler

Gene Fowler, an American journalist, was born on March 8, 1890, and died on July 2, 1960. He is known for his in-depth reporting on Hollywood and his unique insights into the film production process. more

“"Nought usually comes at the beginning," Ralph said. "Not necessarily," said Sibyl. "It might come anywhere. Nought isn't a number at all. It's the opposite of number." Nancy looked up from the cards. "Got you, aunt," she said. "What about ten? Nought's a number there - it's part of ten." "Well, if you say that any mathematical arrangement of one and nought really makes ten - " Sibyl smiled. "Can it possibly be more than a way of representing ten?"”

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Author:Charles Williams

“Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.”

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Book:Napoleon Hill Collection

Source: Napoleon Hill Collection

“To criticize mathematics for its abstraction is to miss the point entirely. Abstraction is what makes mathematics work. If you concentrate too closely on too limited an application of a mathematical idea, you rob the mathematician of his most important tools: analogy, generality, and simplicity. Mathematics is the ultimate in technology transfer.”

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Author:Ian Stewart

“I've learned to really just say no. If I don't want to do something, I won't do it. There's nothing that can make me do anything.”

Ifs Want I've Learned Just Say No

Author:Adam Ant

“I've never really been nervous about any concerts. I enjoy it so much. All that matters is getting the songs played well, trying to get them to sound as close to the record live, which isn't easy, because my music is quite complicated to play.”

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Author:Adam Ant

“Every person born in the USA is endowed with life, liberty, and a substantial share of the national debt.”

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Author:Francis Bacon

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