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Who the hell wants fourteen pairs of shoes when they go on holiday? I havent had fourteen pairs in my life
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"Who the hell wants fourteen pairs of shoes when they go on holiday? I haven't had fourteen pairs in my life"

- Brian Clough

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This quote by Brian Clough is a humorous discuss the excesses of modern-day life. He is recommending that having fourteen sets of shoes for a holiday is an unneeded overindulgence. He indicates that he himself has actually never owned fourteen sets of shoes in his life, recommending that he is not a fan of material belongings. This quote is a tip to be mindful of our consumption and to not get captured up in the idea of requiring increasingly more ownerships. Clough's quote is a reminder to be content with what we have and to not get carried away with the concept of needing increasingly more. It is a tip to be conscious of our consumption and to not get caught up in the concept of requiring a growing number of ownerships. Clough's quote is a tip to be content with what we have and to not get carried away with the concept of needing more and more.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Brian Clough between March 21, 1935 and September 20, 2004. He/she was a famous Athlete from England. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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