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Quote by Samuel B. Pettengill

“The successful producer of an article sells it for more than it cost him to make, and that's his profit. But the customer buys it only because it is worth more to him than he pays for it, and that's his profit. No one can long make a profit producing anything unless the customer makes a profit using it.”

Quote by Samuel B. Pettengill

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Samuel B. Pettengill
Samuel B. Pettengill

Samuel B. Pettengill, a former U.S. Representative, was born on January 19, 1886, and passed away on March 20, 1974. He had a significant impact on American politics and society during his career, serving in various important positions. more

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