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“None of us can hope to get anywhere without character, moral courage and the spiritual strength to accept responsibility.”

Quote by Thomas Watson, Jr.

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Thomas Watson, Jr.

Thomas Watson, Jr. was the son of Thomas Watson, the founder of IBM, and served as the second CEO of IBM. He played a crucial role in the company's development, leading it from a small computer manufacturer to one of the world's largest information technology companies. more

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