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“You look green, immature. A young boy playing at business, dressing up in the manner in which he believes an actual grown-up would. Your viewpoint of business attire is one of wide-eyed wonder from the nursery door.”

Quote by Chris Murray

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Chris Murray, born on May 17, 1968, is a renowned author and business speaker. His works cover a range of fields including business strategy and personal development, which are highly appreciated by readers and audiences. more

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