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“Rich men are neither better nor worse than all other humans. They contribute to greatness or mediocrity, strength of character or weakness in exactly the same proportion as persons in all other walks of life do.”

Quote by Julius Rosenwald

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Julius Rosenwald
Julius Rosenwald

Julius Rosenwald was an American businessman recognized for his role in the retail industry, co-founding the Montgomery Ward department store chain and significantly contributing to its growth. A philanthropist at heart, Rosenwald is particularly known for his substantial contributions to education and civil rights, funding the construction of over 500 schools for African American students and supporting various civil rights initiatives. more

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