“Making a success of the job at hand is the best step toward the kind you want.”
Quote by Bernard Baruch
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Bernard Baruch
Bernard Baruch was a distinguished financier, born on August 19, 1870, and died on June 20, 1965. He is renowned for his remarkable achievements in Wall Street and his profound influence on public policy. more
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