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Learn from the past, but don't live there. Build on what you know so that you don't repeat mistakes.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over and over again will.
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Ethical decisions ensure that everyone's best interests are protected. When in doubt, don't.
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Don't wait for a funeral to pay a compliment. You may not make it in time.
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