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“The faults of advertising are only those common to all human institutions. If advertising speaks to a thousand in order to influence one, so does the church. And if it encourages people to live beyond their means, so does matrimony. Good times, bad times, there will always be advertising. In good times, people want to advertise; in bad times they have to.”

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Bruce Barton
Bruce Barton

Bruce Barton was an American author born on August 5, 1886, and passed away on July 5, 1967. Known for his motivational and business-themed works, he was a beloved writer among readers. more

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