Josh BillingsThe squeeky wheel gets the grease.
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The squeaky wheel gets the grease. It is said that to get what you want, you must go through the pain of asking for it. So if you keep pushing for something, eventually someone will realize that you are worth listening to. If you keep asking, eventually someone will give in to your demands.
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