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Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.
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"Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success."
— Sting #friendshiprelationships #successachievement

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Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success. — Sting

About Sting

Sting was a Musician from United Kingdom (1951–present).

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Who said "Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of frien…"?
This quote is attributed to Sting, a Musician from United Kingdom.
When did Sting live?
Sting lived from 1951 – present.
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