“Books are all right, but dead men's brains are no good unless you mix a live one's with them.”
Quote by George Horace Lorimer
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Old Gorgon Graham: More Letters from a Self-made Merchant to His Son
This book is a compilation of letters exchanged between a father, a self-made merchant, and his son. The correspondence provides valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, life principles, and the father's experiences in the business world. more
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George Horace Lorimer
George Horace Lorimer was an outstanding American journalist, born on October 6, 1867, and died on October 22, 1937. He had a profound impact on the field of journalism, known for his keen insight and deep understanding of the value of news. more
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