Quote by Joseph Heller

He was a self-made man who owed his lack of success to nobody.

He was a self-made man who owed his lack of success to nobod

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual being described achieved success solely through their own efforts and abilities. It implies that this person did not rely on anyone else for their achievements or blame others for their lack of success. Their accomplishments are attributed entirely to their own determination, resourcefulness, and hard work. This quote highlights the notion of personal responsibility and self-reliance as the driving forces behind his accomplishments.

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Failure

By Joseph Heller

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