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“There's no point in bragging in the good times. Your friends don't need to hear it and your enemies won't believe it anyway.”

Quote by Paul Orfalea

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Paul Orfalea is an outstanding businessperson, born on November 28, 1947. He is renowned for his contributions to the coffee chain industry, particularly for founding the globally renowned Starbucks brand. more

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