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Quote by Richard Nelson Bolles

“One of the saddest lines in the world is, 'Oh come now - be realistic.' The best parts of this world were not fashioned by those who were realistic. They were fashioned by those who dared to look hard at their wishes and gave them horses to ride.”

Quote by Richard Nelson Bolles

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Richard Nelson Bolles

Richard Nelson Bolles was an American author known for his career guidance books. His work, 'What Color Is Your Parachute?', first published in 1970, has become a classic in the field of career planning. more

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