“Persist - don't take no for an answer. If you're happy to sit at your desk and not take any risk, you'll be sitting at your desk for the next 20 years.”
Quote by David Rubenstein
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David Rubenstein
David Rubenstein is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm. Rubenstein has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors and is known for his extensive collection of historical artifacts. more
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