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Quote by Jay Gould

“I never notice what is said about me. I am credited with things I have never done, and abused for them. It would be idle to attempt to contradict newspaper talk and street rumors.”

Quote by Jay Gould

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Jay Gould
Jay Gould

Jay Gould was a prominent American financier and railroad magnate in the 19th century. Born on May 27, 1836, and died on December 2, 1892, Gould was known for his remarkable achievements in the fields of railroads and finance. He was considered one of the wealthiest and most controversial figures in American history. more

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