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Man is the only animal that can be skinned more than once
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"Man is the only animal that can be skinned more than once"

- Jimmy Durante

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This quote by Jimmy Durante is a humorous way of saying that humans are resistant and can overcome tight spots. It indicates that people can be torn down, however they can constantly get back up and try once again. This quote is a reminder that no matter the number of times we fail, we can always try once again and ultimately be successful. It is a pointer that we ought to never give up, no matter how hard things get. It is also a reminder that we should not be afraid to take dangers and attempt new things, even if we stop working the very first time. This quote is a reminder that we should never ever quit on ourselves which we need to always aim to be much better.

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Jimmy Durante This quote is written / told by Jimmy Durante between February 10, 1893 and January 29, 1980. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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