Heroes to me are guys that sit in libraries. They ... -William Hurt

Heroes to me are guys that sit in libraries. They absorb knowledge and then the risks they take are calculated on the basis of the courage it took to become replete with knowledge.

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Being famous is not something that would make me feel successful - unless one was striving for mediocrity....
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Hire sales people who are really smart problem solvers, but lack courage, hunger and competitiveness, and your company will go out of business....