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“But if you can create an honorable livelihood, where you take your skills and use them and you earn a living from it, it gives you a sense of freedom and allows you to balance your life the way you want.”

Quote by Anita Roddick

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Anita Roddick, an entrepreneur, was born on October 23, 1942, and passed away on September 10, 2007. She was a British businesswoman known for founding the Body Shop brand, which is renowned for its use of natural ingredients and environmental ethos. more

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