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There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruple
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"There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever"

- Alfred Hitchcock

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This quote by Alfred Hitchcock suggests that success is not necessarily a result of effort, however rather a combination of natural talent and a lack of ethical qualms. He implies that having a "eager eye" and an "agile mind" are important for success, but that having no moral scruples is also needed. This indicates that success can be achieved through unethical ways, such as benefiting from others or manipulating scenarios to one's own advantage. Hitchcock's quote suggests that success is not always a result of effort, but rather a mix of natural talent and a lack of ethical qualms. It suggests that having a "keen eye" and an "nimble mind" are important for success, but that having no moral scruples is also essential. This implies that success can be achieved through unethical methods, such as taking advantage of others or controling scenarios to one's own advantage. Hitchcock's quote is a reminder that success is not constantly attained through hard work and commitment, but rather through a combination of natural talent and an absence of ethical qualms.

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Alfred Hitchcock This quote is written / told by Alfred Hitchcock between August 13, 1899 and April 29, 1980. He was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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