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It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.
"It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys."— Adam Sandler
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Meaning of this quote
The saying suggests that one's surroundings can limit ambition, using an insulting animal comparison.
Key takeaway:
Seek constructive company without reducing other people to dismissive labels.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or recording not established.
Who actually said this?
Widely circulated saying with multiple attributions; no original Sandler performance or publication established.
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