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“When you find errors in conventional wisdom-when everyone says A…” quote by Larry Ellison — Download Open image

“When you find errors in conventional wisdom-when everyone says A and A is not true-you gain competitive advantage. Only a few times do you have to find errors in conventional wisdom to make a living.”

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