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Failure Quote by Sir John Templeton

“If you earn a dollar and spend a dollar ten, you’ll be a failure. But if you earn a dollar and spend ninety cents, you’re on the road to success!” quote by Sir John Templeton — Download Open image

““If you earn a dollar and spend a dollar ten, you’ll be a failure. But if you earn a dollar and spend ninety cents, you’re on the road to success!””

Sir John Templeton

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