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“You have to know accounting. It's the language of practical business life. It was a very useful thing to deliver to civilization. I've heard it came to civilization through Venice which of course was once the great commercial power in the Mediterranean. However, double entry bookkeeping was a hell of an invention.”

Quote by Charlie Munger

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Charlie Munger, born on January 1, 1924, is a distinguished business person known for his investment philosophy and partnership with Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. He has been a significant influence in the field of finance and investing, contributing to the success of the company over the years. more

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