Famous quote by Ross Perot

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Action is greater than writing. A good man is a nobler object of contemplation than a great author. There are but two th
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"Action is greater than writing. A good man is a nobler object of contemplation than a great author. There are but two things worth living for: to do what is worthy of being written; and to write what is worthy of being read"

- Ross Perot

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This quote by Ross Perot highlights the value of action over writing. He recommends that a great male is more admirable than a fantastic author, and that the two crucial things in life are to do something deserving of being discussed, and to compose something worthy of being read. This quote encourages us to concentrate on our actions and make every effort to do something meaningful with our lives. It likewise recommends that composing is essential, but it needs to be done with the intention of producing something that is worth reading. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to strive for greatness in both our actions and our writing.

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Ross Perot This quote is written / told by Ross Perot somewhere between June 27, 1930 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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