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Quote by David House

“People overestimate what they can accomplish in the near term and underestimate what they can accomplish in the long term.”

Quote by David House

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David House

David House, an outstanding figure in an unknown field, was born on August 8, 1922, and passed away on July 14, 2012. His life experiences and contributions are not widely documented, but his influence and evaluation in his professional field are worth attention. more

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