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Wise are those who learn that the bottom line doesn't always have to be their top priority.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Wise
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Encouragement
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Business
Economics
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Bottom
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