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The work in S, M, L, XL was almost suicidal. It required so much effort that our office almost went bankrupt
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"The work in S, M, L, XL was almost suicidal. It required so much effort that our office almost went bankrupt"

- Rem Koolhaas

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This quote by Rem Koolhaas speaks to the enormous effort and commitment that was needed to finish the work in S, M, L, XL. It suggests that the work was so requiring and time consuming that it nearly caused the workplace to go bankrupt. This might be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulty of the task, or it could be taken actually. Either way, it is clear that the work was extremely tough and required a good deal of dedication and devotion. It is a testimony to the effort and commitment of the group that they had the ability to complete the project despite the financial stress it placed on the office. The quote functions as a suggestion of the importance of effort and devotion in order to attain success.

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Netherland Flag This quote is written / told by Rem Koolhaas somewhere between November 17, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from Netherland. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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