To the Leica man, only the best shall suffice. Second best is an oxymoron to the Leica man. It is not in his vocabulary. Second place is worse than losing, because it might be noticed.

To the Leica man, a silver medal would be an unfathomable embarrassment.

The Leica man concerns himself only with excellence, supremacy and being number one.

The Leica man exudes quiet confidence in his every step. The Leica man is always the best at everything he cares to do...

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