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Quote by Laurance Rockefeller

“Father taught us that opportunity and responsibility go hand in hand. I think we all act on that principle; on the basic human impulse that makes a man want to make the best of what's in him and what's been given him.”

Quote by Laurance Rockefeller

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Laurance Rockefeller
Laurance Rockefeller

Laurance Rockefeller was an accomplished financier, born on May 26, 1910, and passed away on July 11, 2004. He held a significant position in the American financial community and was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family. more

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