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by RigelKentaurus 609 days ago
He was one of the few industrialists who gave capitalism a good name. He was never one to do ostentatious displays of wealth or buy islands. He used his vast wealth and influence in the best possible way.

RIP.
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hackernewds 609 days ago
They gauge he would've been the richest person in the world at many points, if not for his generous philanthropy
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codetiger 609 days ago
While the internet is flooded with thousands of posts about his demise, this statement you made is what I 100% agree.
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