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There are men who can write poetry, and there are men who can read balance sheets. The men who can read balance sheets cannot write.
Henry R. Luce
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"There are men who can write poetry, and there are men who can read balance sheets. The men who can read balance sheets cannot write."
— Henry R. Luce

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There are men who can write poetry, and there are men who can read balance sheets. The men who can read balance sheets cannot write. — Henry R. Luce

About Henry R. Luce

Henry R. Luce was a Editor from United States (1898–1967).

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This quote is attributed to Henry R. Luce, a Editor from United States.
When did Henry R. Luce live?
Henry R. Luce lived from 1898 – 1967.