“The older I get, the more I see a straight path where I want to go. If you're going to hunt elephants, don't g…”

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The older I get, the more I see a straight path where I want to go. If you're going to hunt elephants, don't get off the trail for a rabbit.

— T. Boone Pickens

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Book Title – The Word On The Street: Is Heard By All, But Only A Few Listen – Get the book

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