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> [At times, Singer Johnny Cash rubbed dirt from the earth under his fingernails in order to avoid any arrogance which might stem from his fame, by reminding himself of his roots and origins.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-hilburn/at-times-singer-johnny-cash-rubbed-dirt-from-the-earth-under-his/)

[Robert Hilburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-hilburn/)

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> [“He rubbed at the dirt furiously, making the circle disappear, and begged God to do the same thing to him. Just open up the ground and swallow him whole. Because if he couldn't go on living in His image, then…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-griffo/he-rubbed-at-the-dirt-furiously-making-the-circle-disappear-and/)

[Michael Griffo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-griffo/)

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