Quotation by

Sting

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

Sting

Friendship

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that achieving success often requires being tough and making difficult decisions without letting emotions get in the way. It also suggests that the speaker values achieving their goals more than maintaining personal relationships when forced to choose between the two.

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