Armand Hammer
1898 - 1990
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Quotes
Biography
Armand Hammer (1898–1990) was an American business magnate known for his work as an industrialist and philanthropist. He was the chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation and built a vast fortune through deals with Soviet Russia. Outside his business endeavors, Hammer was involved in art collection, serving as a major benefactor to museums and galleries. He also played a role in diplomatic relations, facilitating cultural exchanges between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The best philanthropy is constantly in search of the finalities—a search for a cause, an attempt to cure evils at their source.
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The public is never wrong. When people don't respond to what you do, they're telling you something loud and clear.
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You can't make a souffle rise twice.
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Impact means effect on the living; results, effect on the dead.
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I have known war as few men now living know it. It's very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a means of settling international disputes.