If you stand up and be coun... by Thomas J. Watson, an American Scientist

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“If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.”

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Name: Thomas J. Watson

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Feb 17, 1874

Date of Death: Jun 19, 1956

Profession: Scientist

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