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“The greatest testimony to the human spirit that I'm witnessing now is the fact that people still come back to work, after all that has been done to them. They are still willing to participate for a more positive future if they would be sincerely invited.”

Quote by Walter Wriston

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Walter Wriston
Walter Wriston

Walter Wriston was an outstanding banker who was born on August 3, 1919, and passed away on January 19, 2005. He had a profound impact on the financial industry, particularly in the field of international banking. His career began at Morgan Guaranty Trust, and later he became the CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank, leading the bank to become one of the largest in the world. more

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