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Dont settle for style. Succeed in substance
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"Don't settle for style. Succeed in substance"

- Wynton Marsalis

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This quote by Wynton Marsalis is a tip to focus on the substance of our work rather than the style. It is a call to focus on the quality of our work over the appearance of it. We need to strive to produce something of worth and substance, rather than something that looks excellent but lacks any real compound. It is very important to bear in mind that style is just a shallow layer, and that it is the substance of our work that will identify its success. We should aim to develop something that is meaningful and has long lasting worth, rather than something that is merely visually pleasing. By concentrating on substance, we can create something that is really effective and meaningful.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wynton Marsalis somewhere between October 18, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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