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Ludwig Wittgenstein Quotes: Resting on your laurels is as dangerous as resting when you are walking in the snow. You doze off and die in your sleep.
         

Resting on your laurels is as dangerous as resting when you are walking in the snow. You doze off and die in your sleep.


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