In the United States there's a Puritan ethic and a mythology of succes…

Umberto Eco
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In the United States there's a Puritan ethic and a mythology of success. He who is successful is good. In Latin countries, in Catholic countries, a successful person is a sinner. ✨ 1988 In the International Herald Tribune, 14 Dec.
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In the United States there's a Puritan ethic and a mythology of success. He who is successful is good. In Latin countries, in Catholic countries, a successful person is a sinner. ✨ 1988 In the International Herald Tribune, 14 Dec.

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