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The chief ability of an executive should be his ability to recognize ability.

Evan Esar

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
Executive
Executives
Chief
Chiefs
Recognize
Ability

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