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Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs you of your skills and your judgment, and it blinds you to creative solutions. It's the best-conditioned athlete, not the most talented, who generally wins when the going gets tough.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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