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One who works for his own profit is likely to work hard. One who works for the use of others, without profit to himself, is likely not to work any harder than he must.
B. Carroll Reece
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"One who works for his own profit is likely to work hard. One who works for the use of others, without profit to himself, is likely not to work any harder than he must."
— B. Carroll Reece

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One who works for his own profit is likely to work hard. One who works for the use of others, without profit to himself, is likely not to work any harder than he must. — B. Carroll Reece

About B. Carroll Reece

B. Carroll Reece was a Politician from United States (1889–1961).

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Who said "One who works for his own profit is likely to work hard. One who works for the…"?
This quote is attributed to B. Carroll Reece, a Politician from United States.
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B. Carroll Reece lived from 1889 – 1961.