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# John Joseph Bernet

(1868–1935)

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American businessman (1868-1935)... \| John Joseph Bernet was president of the Nickel Plate Road, Erie Railroad, Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and Pere Marquette Railroad in the United States. He was known for bringing railroad companies back from bankruptcy to solvency, earning him the nickname "Doctor of Sick Railroads".

## Quick Facts About John Joseph Bernet

Born February 9, 1868

Died July 5, 1935

##  Quotes by John Joseph Bernet

> [Men are more important than tools. If you don't believe so, put a good tool into the hands of a poor workman.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-joseph-bernet/men-are-more-important-than-tools-if-you-don-t-believe-so-put-a-good/)

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