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One thing my and mother and dad shared completely was their approach to money - they just didn't spend it.

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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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Job security lasts only as long as the customer is satisfied. Nobody owes anybody else a living.
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I had to get up everyday with my mind set on improving something.
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Money and ownership alone aren't enough. Set high goals, encourage competition, and then keep score.
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