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The excellence of a road consists chiefly in its being protected from the reigning winds, and the swell of the sea; in having a good anchoring-ground, and being at a competent distance from the shore.

Quote by William Falconer about being, good, good luck

I played a lot of pool and went to the engineering bar where my brother was studying engineering. I was a real competent student, which is why I only lasted those six months in favour of a tap-dancing career.

Quote by Adam Garcia about opinion, career, real estate

I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.

Quote by Billy Joel about age, olderness