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Quote by Jay Gould

“I can hire one half of the working class to kill the other half.”

Quote by Jay Gould

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Jay Gould was a prominent American financier and railroad magnate in the 19th century. Born on May 27, 1836, and died on December 2, 1892, Gould was known for his remarkable achievements in the fields of railroads and finance. He was considered one of the wealthiest and most controversial figures in American history. more

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