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“As I understand it, a born executive is a guy who, when anything difficult or unexpected happens, yells for somebody to come and help him.”

Quote by Rex Stout

Book:The Red Box

Work

The Red Box is a fictional narrative that delves into a past era, focusing on the significance of a red box that holds a pivotal role in the story's unfolding events. more

Author

Rex Stout was an American writer renowned for his detective novels. His works, featuring the character of Nero Wolfe, have won the hearts of many readers. Stout's writing career spanned half a century, and his contributions had a profound impact on the genre of detective fiction. more

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