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"Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving."

"Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters."

"Success does not judge one man for being worthy above another. Success doesn't choose you because of your family name or existing wealth."

"Once lay down the rule that the job comes first and you throw that job open to every individual, man or woman, fat or thin, tall or short, ugly or beautiful, who is able to do that job better than the rest of the world."

"The amount of money you make ethically is directly proportionate to the value you add in others people's life."
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"You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job."

"Nobody can be perfect unless he admits his faults, but if he has faults how can he be perfect?"

"Television has changed the American child from an irresistable force to an immovable object."

"Men now monopolize the upper levels... depriving women of their rightful share of opportunities for incompetence."
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