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A big man has no time really to do anything but just sit and be big
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"A big man has no time really to do anything but just sit and be big"

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

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This quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a commentary on the idea of power and status. It recommends that those in positions of power and influence have little time to do anything else however preserve their status. This is because they are so focused on keeping their power and impact that they have little time for anything else. It implies that those in power are so busy attempting to remain on top that they have little time for anything else. It also recommends that those in power are so focused on their own success that they have little time to help others. This quote is a tip that those in power need to utilize their influence to help others, rather than just concentrating on their own success. It is a tip that those in power need to utilize their impact to make a positive distinction worldwide.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald This quote is written / told by F. Scott Fitzgerald between September 24, 1896 and December 21, 1940. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 49 other quotes.

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