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“I was very fortunate in my gene mix. The gambling instincts I inherited from my father were matched by my mother's gift for analysis.” quote by T. Boone Pickens — Download Open image

“I was very fortunate in my gene mix. The gambling instincts I inherited from my father were matched by my mother's gift for analysis.”

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A fool with a plan can outsmart a genius with no plan.

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I've always believed that it's important to show a new look periodically. Predictability can lead to failure.

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