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“I am deeply aware of the dimension of luck. It's so important to be prepared to receive it, but it is a major factor. There's no question.”

Quote by J. Carter Brown

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J. Carter Brown

J. Carter Brown, an individual of unknown profession, was born on October 8, 1934, and passed away on June 17, 2002. His life story and achievements are not well-documented. more

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