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W. Somerset Maugham

It's a funny thing about life if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.

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When you set your standards very high and only settle for the top quality or outcome, you increase the chances of achieving that level. This happens because your expectations shape your choices and efforts toward obtaining the best results.

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