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Quote by David Graham Phillips

“The important point is to be on the spot at the moment most favorable for gaining the desired advantage; and it will be found that of men who get what they want in this world, both those who seem to hasten and those who seem to lounge are always at the right place at the right time.”

Quote by David Graham Phillips

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David Graham Phillips

David Graham Phillips was an American novelist known for his investigative journalism and novels that focused on social issues, particularly the impact of wealth and power on individuals and society. Born on October 31, 1867, he died on January 24, 1911. more

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