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On top of that, I would have to wear a very expensive coat, and it would have to be insured. Added up, without a topcoat I save over $20,000 a year.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":57,"has_image":58,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":50},3559070,"Don't sleep too much. If you sleep three hours less each night for a year, you will have an extra month and a half to succeed in.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":77,"has_image":58,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":50},2864679,"Find a priest who understands English and doesn’t look like Rasputin.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":82,"quote_text":83,"author_id":5,"source_id":77,"has_image":58,"author":84,"source":85,"quote_tag":86,"commentary":50},2864669,"I’ve just been a machine for making money. I seem to have spent my life in a golden tunnel looking for the outlet which would lead to happiness. But the tunnel kept going on. After my death there will be nothing left.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":88,"quote_text":89,"author_id":5,"source_id":77,"has_image":58,"author":90,"source":91,"quote_tag":92,"commentary":50},2864655,"If women didn’t exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":94,"quote_text":95,"author_id":5,"source_id":77,"has_image":58,"author":96,"source":97,"quote_tag":98,"commentary":50},2864654,"You are not truly wealthy unless you earn money while you are sleeping.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],{"id":100,"quote_text":101,"author_id":5,"source_id":77,"has_image":58,"author":102,"source":103,"quote_tag":104,"commentary":105},2864642,"I have no friends and no enemies – only competitors.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":49,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":50},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is often attributed to Aristotle Onassis, a Greek shipping magnate and entrepreneur. While I couldn't pinpoint an exact source or date for this particular statement, it reflects the competitive nature of Onassis' business environment in the mid-20th century. As he navigated the high-stakes world of international trade, Onassis likely saw the importance of separating personal relationships from professional rivalries.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be a cutthroat expression of ruthless ambition. However, it also reveals a profound understanding of human nature and the psychological dynamics of competition. By recognizing that people are inherently competitive, rather than necessarily malicious, Onassis is suggesting that we should focus on outperforming others rather than being consumed by personal animosities.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider adopting a \"non-personal\" approach to professional rivalries. Instead of investing emotional energy into perceived enemies or competitors, focus on setting and achieving your own goals. By doing so, you'll maintain a clear sense of purpose while navigating complex social dynamics – allowing you to emerge stronger and more resilient in the process.",{"id":107,"quote_text":108,"author_id":5,"source_id":109,"has_image":58,"author":110,"source":111,"quote_tag":112,"commentary":50},2153575,"Don't worry about your physical shortcomings. I am no Greek god. Don't get too much sleep and don't tell anybody your troubles. Appearances count: Get a sun lamp to keep you looking as though you have just come back from somewhere expensive: maintain an elegant address even if you have to live in the attic. Never nickel when short of cash. 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