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“A woman at the Limited once asked me, 'Why do you work?' She said, 'You made a lot of money as a young man, so why are you still working?' I had never thought about it before. Forced to consider it, I told her, 'You know why? Because I think that if you stop to smell the roses, you'll get hit by a truck.”

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Les Wexner
Les Wexner

Les Wexner is an American businessman renowned for his role as the founder and CEO of Limited Brands, Inc., a retail conglomerate that includes popular brands such as Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Born on September 8, 1937, Wexner has been a key figure in the retail and fashion sectors for more than five decades. more

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