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Almost any idea is good if a man has ability and is willing to work hard. The best idea is worthless if the creator is a loafer and ineffective.

William Feather

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William Feather
Age: 91 †
Born: 1889
Born: August 25
Died: 1981
Died: January 7
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Jamestown
New York
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Loafer
Best
Loafers
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Ineffective
Hard
Worthless
Work
Creator
Good
Willing
Men
Almost
Ability

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