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Most success springs from an obstacle or failure. I became a cartoonist largely because I failed in my goal of becoming a successful executive.
Scott Adams
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Scott Adams
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 8
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I've always defined myself not as a cartoonist , but as an entrepreneur. That was true before I tried cartooning. I always imagined cartooning would be how I got my seed capital. I always thought my other businesses would be the less dominant part of my life.
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My old life - no amount of getting used to it would have made it right.
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Caring about the quality of your work causes stress. Stress can kill you. Maintain good health by remembering that the stockholders are complete strangers who have never done anything for you.
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When life gives you lemons... choke on them and die... you stupid lemon eater.
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If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done.
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The best you can hope for in this life is that your delusions are benign and your compulsions have utility.
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There is no idea so bad that it cannot be made to look brilliant with the proper application of fonts and color.
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