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the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet

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the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet

In order to get what you want, you must be willing to take risks and endure annoyances. I know it will be a lot of work, but you're so qualified that you have to try for this promotion—the cat would eat fish, but would not wet her feet.

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