Quote by Sam Elliott

I'm a four star general in this thing, and you don't rise to the ranks of a four star general by hanging about the house being the perfect dad.

I'm a four star general in this thing, and you don't rise to

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This quote suggests that achieving high levels of success and reaching prestigious positions, such as becoming a four-star general, requires dedication, sacrifice, and prioritizing career over personal life. It implies that being fully committed to a vocation often means sacrificing time with family and other aspects of life in pursuit of professional goals. The quote emphasizes the idea that notable achievements in one area usually require sacrifices in other areas of life.

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