Herbert Kaufman Quotes

Spurts don't count. The final score makes no mention of a splendid start if the finish proves that you were an also ran.

Herbert Kaufman

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• Spurts don't count. The final score makes no mention of a splendid start if the finish proves that you were an also ran.

  

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