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The quote says that you may be able to achieve multiple important things in life, but usually not all at the same time. It encourages patience and prioritizing, instead of expecting every goal to be fully available at once.
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Originally said in English.
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Oprah Winfrey is an American media mogul, actress, executive producer, author, and television personality born in 1954.
About Oprah Winfrey
American media mogul, actress, executive producer, author, and television personality
Oprah Winfrey is an American media mogul, television personality, actress, executive producer, and author. She is best known for The Oprah Winfrey Show, the talk show broadcast from Chicago that ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Her career spans television and publishing, and she has been widely recognized for her influence and business success. The summary describes her as the richest Black woman and the wealthiest female celebrity, and notes that she was often ranked among the world’s most influential women.
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