Incompetency begets incompetency. The last thing a guy who isn't sure of himself wants is a guy backing him up who is sure of himself. by Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca

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"Incompetency begets incompetency. The last thing a guy who isn't sure of himself wants is a guy backing him up who is sure of himself." - Copy to Clipboard

-- Lido Anthony "Lee" Iacocca

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