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“Give money to universities — that would be asking for trouble. All those places do is turn out more Communists.”

Quote by Lang Hancock

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Lang Hancock, born on June 10, 1909 and died on March 27, 1992, was an outstanding business magnate from the United States. He achieved great success in the fields of mining and resource development and was known as one of the wealthiest individuals in Australia. Hancock was renowned for his keen business acumen and adventurous spirit, and his corporate empire spanned multiple industries, including mining, real estate, and media. more

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