Brown, J. & Tucker, B.B. (1986). James Brown: The Godfather of Soul. Macmillan: New York.
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It doesn't matter how you travel it, it's the same road. It doesn't get any easier when you get bigger, it gets harder. And it will kill you if you let it."
— James Brown
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It doesn't matter how you travel it, it's the same road. It doesn't get any easier when you get bigger, it gets harder. And it will kill you if you let it."" in the context of "Brown, J. & Tucker, B.B. (1986). James Brown: The Godfather of Soul. Macmillan: New York." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
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