Ziad K. Abdelnour Quotes

In a victory speech, I always like to thank the opposition, because without their help and stupidity, I couldn’t have won.

Ziad K. Abdelnour

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• In a victory speech, I always like to thank the opposition, because without their help and stupidity, I couldn’t have won.

  

  Ziad K. Abdelnour
  • Victory
  • Speech
  • Stupidity