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The great ambition should be to excel all others engaged in the same occupation.

P. T. Barnum

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Phineas Taylor Barnum (5 July 1810 – 7 April 1891) was an American showman who is remembered for founding the circus that eventually became Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He is also known for his entertaining hoaxes.

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The great ambition should be to excel all others engaged in the same occupation. - P. T. Barnum

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