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Success formula

If A equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.

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If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. www.english-slang.com

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