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“If only 50 or more people were doing for the country what I have been doing, there would not be a pay freeze or a balance of payments problem.”

Quote by Robert Maxwell

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Robert Maxwell, born on June 10, 1923, in Czechoslovakia, was a prominent media magnate in the mid-20th century. He held a significant position in the British media industry with a portfolio of newspapers and magazines, including The Daily Mirror and The Evening Standard. Known for his business acumen and media influence, Maxwell was also controversial due to financial scandals and his mysterious disappearance. more

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