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“Happiness is not a tangible thing, it's a byproduct - a byproduct of achievement.”

Quote by Ray Kroc

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Ray Kroc, an American businessman, is one of the founders of McDonald's. Born on October 5, 1902, in Chicago, he passed away on January 14, 1984. Kroc transformed McDonald's from a small restaurant into a globally renowned fast-food chain in the mid-20th century. more

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