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Making it big in this world is such a rip-off, you gotta keep your head together or it can be totally without meaning
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"Making it big in this world is such a rip-off, you gotta keep your head together or it can be totally without meaning"

- Shelley Duvall

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This quote by Shelley Duvall talks to the difficulty of attaining success in life. It recommends that it is easy to end up being overwhelmed by the pursuit of success and lose sight of what is really important. The quote indicates that it is very important to remain concentrated and keep your head together in order to ensure that your success has meaning. It is a suggestion that success is not the only thing that matters in life, which it is essential to maintain balance and viewpoint. The quote also recommends that success can be a rip-off if it is not accompanied by a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Ultimately, the quote motivates us to strive for success, but to also keep in mind that it is not the only thing that matters in life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Shelley Duvall somewhere between July 7, 1949 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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