“The worst of failure of this kind is that it spoils the market for more competent performers.” – James Agate
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"The worst of failure of this kind is that it spoils the market for more competent performers." – James Agate
"The worst of failure of this kind is that it spoils the market for more competent performers." – James Agate
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