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Maxine Hong Kingston

To me success means effectiveness in the world, that I am able to carry my ideas and values into the world - that I am able to change it in positive ways.

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Maxine Hong Kingston defines success as being able to put her beliefs and principles into action in real life. She measures success by how well she can make a meaningful and beneficial impact on the world around her.

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