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When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and control over labor and the resources of the count

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"When money is controlled by a few it gives that few an undue power and control over labor and the resources of the country. Labor will have its best return when the laborer can control its disposal"

- Leland Stanford

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This quote is written / told by Leland Stanford between March 9, 1824 and June 21, 1893. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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