Chapter IV, p. 51
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There is nothing like losing all you have in the world for teaching you what not to do. And when you know what not to do in order not to lose money, you begin to learn what to do in order to win. Did you get that? You begin to learn!
— Edwin Lefèvre
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About Edwin Lefèvre
Edwin Lefèvre (1871–1943) was an American journalist, writer, and diplomat most remembered today for his writings about Wall Street.
About Edwin Lefèvre
Edwin Lefèvre (1871–1943) was an American journalist, writer, and diplomat most remembered today for his writings about Wall Street.
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