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“Don't be misled into believing that somehow the world owes you a living. The boy who believes that his parents, or the government, or any one else owes him his livelihood and that he can collect it without labor will wake up one day and find himself working for another boy who did not have that belief and, therefore, earned the right to have others work for him.”

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David Sarnoff
David Sarnoff

David Sarnoff was a distinguished businessman and pioneer in the radio and television industry. Born on February 27, 1891, and passing away on December 12, 1971, Sarnoff was instrumental in the development and popularization of these technologies. He served as a key figure at the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) and was responsible for numerous groundbreaking innovations. more

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