J.P. Morgan — "I can hire half of the working men in America to kill the other half."
I can hire half of the working men in America to kill the other half.
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Allegedly said, though often cited as an extreme example of his perceived power and ruthlessness. Exact context and verification are difficult.
Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century
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