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“I've noticed two things about men who get big salaries. They are almost invariably men who, in conversation or in conference, are adaptable. They quickly get the other fellow's view. They are more eager to do this than to express their own ideas. Also, they state their own point of view convincingly.”

Quote by John Hallock, Jr.

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John Hallock, Jr.

John Hallock, Jr. was an American politician who served as the sixth Governor of Ohio. His tenure as governor, from 1819 to 1822, was characterized by his efforts to improve the state's infrastructure and education. A prominent lawyer and landowner, Hallock's contributions to Ohio's early political and economic development are still recognized today. more

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