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“All of us make mistakes. The key is to acknowledge them, learn, and move on. The real sin is ignoring mistakes, or worse, seeking to hide them.”

Quote by Robert Zoellick

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Robert Zoellick

Robert B. Zoellick is an American politician and economist, born on July 25, 1953. He has extensive experience in international finance and foreign policy, serving as the President of the World Bank and the National Economic Advisor to Vice President George W. Bush. more

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