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The quote encourages learning from other people without copying them exactly. It also suggests trusting your own approach and choosing the company you keep carefully. The second sentence adds that positive influences matter.
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Originally said in English.
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About Queen Latifah
American rapper, actress, and singer
Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. She has worked across music, film, and television, and her career has brought her major recognition in each field. She has received a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Actor Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards, and was also nominated for an Academy Award. In 2006, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 through the musical influence category.
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