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“In an imperfect world perfection is not instantly available. Railroad safety, for instance, cannot be secured by mechanical devices alone. It is primarily a resultant of care and discipline.”

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Ivy Lee
Ivy Lee

Ivy Lee, a renowned American public relations expert, was born on July 16, 1877, and passed away on November 9, 1934. He had a profound impact on the field of public relations and is considered one of the founders of modern public relations. more

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