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Pearl Bailey

A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive.

Pearl Bailey

Love

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A person who lacks the drive to achieve anything is like they are lifeless, and even if someone has goals but no affection or appreciation for what they have, they are also lifeless in a different way. True vitality comes from having both a strong desire to succeed and a genuine love for the good things in life.

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