If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with them, you're no better than they are, so they won't care much for you. Be just a little ahead of them.
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"If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with them, you're no better than they are, so they won't care much for you. Be just a little ahead of them." — Shel Silverstein
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If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with them, you're no better than they are, so they won't care much for you. Be just a little ahead of them. — Shel Silverstein
About Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein was a Poet from United States (1930–1999).
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Who said "If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with…"?
This quote is attributed to Shel Silverstein, a Poet from United States.
When did Shel Silverstein live?
Shel Silverstein lived from 1930 – 1999.