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“You can go back 150 years and literally find the same people saying the same thing in the same way. "If we have to pay you more, it will be bad for you." And that's because saying that is a much more polite way of saying, "I'm rich, you're poor, and I would prefer to keep it that way."”

Quote by Nick Hanauer

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Nick Hanauer is a renowned venture capitalist, born in 1959. He has over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley and has founded several successful technology companies. Hanauer is known for his unique perspective and forward-thinking in the investment field, and he is also an active social activist and writer. more

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