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When all else fails, put on a costume and sing a silly song.

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Sam Walton
Age: 74 †
Born: 1918
Born: March 29
Died: 1992
Died: April 5
Businessman
Businessperson
Economist
Entrepreneur
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Samuel Moore Walton
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Do it. Try it. Fix it.
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There's absolutely no limit to what plain, ordinary, working people can accomplish if they're given the opportunity and encouragement to do their best.
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Money and ownership alone aren't enough. Set high goals, encourage competition, and then keep score.
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I not only knew I wanted to go into retailing, I also knew I wanted to go into business for myself.
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We're all working together that's the secret. And we'll lower the cost of living for everyone, not just in America, but we'll give the world an opportunity to see what it's like to save and have a better lifestyle, a better life for all. We're proud of what we've accomplished we've just begun.
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I loved retail from the beginning, and I still love it today.
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