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“If you want to know whether you are destined to be a success or a failure in life, you can easily find out. The test is simple and it is infallible: Are you able to save money? If not, drop out. You will lose. You may think not, but you will lose as sure as you live. The seed of success is not in you.”

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James J. Hill
James J. Hill

James J. Hill was a prominent American businessman and railroad magnate. Born on September 16, 1838, and passing away on May 29, 1916, Hill was renowned for his leadership in the railroad industry, particularly in the construction of railroads across the Great Plains. His company, the James J. Hill Railroad, played a crucial role in the expansion of the American West and the growth of the economy. more

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