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Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to his Son

This book is a collection of letters from a self-made merchant to his son, filled with insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the principles of success. The correspondence covers a range of topics, including business strategies, ethical considerations, and the importance of character and integrity. more

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George Horace Lorimer
George Horace Lorimer

George Horace Lorimer was an outstanding American journalist, born on October 6, 1867, and died on October 22, 1937. He had a profound impact on the field of journalism, known for his keen insight and deep understanding of the value of news. more

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“After forty years of close acquaintance with it, I've found that work is kind to its friends and harsh to its enemies. It pays the fellow who dislikes it his exact wages, and they're generally pretty small; but it gives the man who shines up to it all the money he wants and throws in a heap of fun and satisfaction for good measure.”

“When you make a mistake, don't make a second one -- keeping it to yourself. Own up. The time to sort out rotten eggs is at the nest. The deeper you hide them in the case the longer they stay in circulation, and the worse impression they make when they finally come to the breakfast table.”