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“Formula for failure: Try to please everybody.”

Quote by Herbert Bayard Swope

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Herbert Bayard Swope

Herbert Bayard Swope was a prominent American journalist and newspaper publisher during the early 20th century. Born on January 5, 1882, and passing away on June 20, 1958, Swope made significant contributions to the newspaper industry through his innovative approaches and advocacy for social and political reforms. more

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