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Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

Marya Mannes

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Marya Mannes
Age: 85 †
Born: 1904
Born: November 14
Died: 1990
Died: September 13
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Journalist
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Decisive
Timing
Arrogance
Factors
Talent
Successful

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