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It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

James Cash Penney

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
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Effort
Start
Inspirational
Always
Entrepreneurship
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Requires
Beginning

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