The merchant who forgets his humble beginnings will surely l... - John Jacob Astor

"The merchant who forgets his humble beginnings will surely lose his way."

John Jacob Astor Gratitude

Fur Trader & Merchant German-American 1763–1848

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"Do not let yesterday take up too much of today."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."

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"Respect those who came before us."

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