S. I. Hayakawa Quotes
If I spoke no English, my world would be limited to the Japanese-speaking community, and no matter how talented I was, I could never do business, seek employment or take part in public affairs outside that community.
S. I. Hayakawa
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Cameron Mackintosh
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Jacqueline McKenzie
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Jenny Zhang
You should never lose the formula that worked for you from the beginning, no matter how big you get.
Ozuna
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Jonathan Potter
If I spoke no English, my world would be limited to the Japanese-speaking community, and no matter how talented I was, I could never do business, seek employment or take part in public affairs outside that community.
S. I. Hayakawa
