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“Capital which overreaches for profits; labor which overreaches for wages, or a public which overreaches for bargains will all destroy such other. There is no salvation for us on that road.”

Quote by Owen D. Young

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Owen D. Young
Owen D. Young

Owen D. Young was an outstanding businessman known for his leadership role at General Electric. He played a significant role in the industrial world during the early 20th century, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering and manufacturing. more

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