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“As the funds you will expend have come from many places in the world, so let there be no territorial, religious, or color restrictions on your benefactions, but beware of organized, professional charities with high-salaried executives and a heavy ratio of expense.”

Quote by Conrad Hilton

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Conrad Hilton, born on December 25, 1887, was a renowned hotel magnate from the United States. As the founder of Hilton Hotels Corporation, his name has become synonymous with the global hotel chain. Since the establishment of Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1919, it has grown into one of the largest hotel chains in the world. more

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