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“. . . success is a combination of many things, but a good character is the foundation of the kind of success that will bring you real happiness. Choose your friends wisely-they will make or break you.”

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J. Willard Marriott
J. Willard Marriott

J. Willard Marriott was an outstanding businessman known for his contributions to the hotel industry. He was born on September 17, 1900, and passed away on August 13, 1985. Marriott was the founder of Marriott International, which started as a small roadside inn and grew into one of the world's largest hotel chains. more

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