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Quote by J. P. Morgan

“A man generally has two reasons for doing a thing. One that sounds good, and a real one.”

Quote by J. P. Morgan

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J. P. Morgan
J. P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan, full name John Pierpont Morgan, was a prominent American financier. Born on April 17, 1837, he passed away on March 31, 1913. Morgan is renowned for his significant influence in the financial world and was one of the founders of J.P. Morgan & Co., which became one of the largest financial institutions in the world. He had a profound impact on the American financial system. more

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