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I would rather hire a man with enthusiasm, than a man who knows everything.
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As quoted in Classic Wisdom for the Professional Life (2010) by Bryan Curtis, p. 75

 

John D. Rockefeller

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This would be a great idea if only the ESRB had the sense to hire an outfit whose principals had real talent.
Additionally, not real smart to hire a crew that has put out a t-shirt featuring a Jesus Christ who says "Don't be a dick."
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