Quote by Walter Cronkite

I can't imagine a person becoming a success who doesn't give this game of life everything he's got.

I can't imagine a person becoming a success who doesn't give

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to achieve success, one must put forth maximum effort and dedication into navigating the challenges and opportunities that life presents. It implies that half-hearted efforts are unlikely to yield significant accomplishments and encourages individuals to give their all in order to leverage life's possibilities and potentially thrive.

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Success & Failure

By Walter Cronkite

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