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Quote by Sam Walton

“It is unhealthy to marinate in your own press clippings.”

Quote by Sam Walton

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Sam Walton, an iconic American businessman, and the founder of Walmart. Born on March 29, 1918, in Oklahoma, he passed away on April 5, 1992. Walton, with his unique business philosophy and management style, transformed a small discount store into the world's largest retail chain. more

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