I don't believe in luck, Sam. Luck is a tag given by the mediocre to account for the accomplishments of genius. (Robert A. Heinlein)

I don't believe in luck, Sam. Luck is a tag given by the mediocre to account for the accomplishments of genius.

Robert A. Heinlein

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