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I sell here, Sir, what all the world desires to have—power.
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"Ha! Boulton," said the king. "It is long since we have seen you at court. Pray, what business are you now engaged in?" "I am engaged, your Majesty, in the production of a commodity which is the desire of kings." "And what is that? What is that?" "POWER, your majesty!"
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Born:
September 3, 1728
Died:
August 17, 1809
(aged 80)
Bio:
Matthew Boulton was an English manufacturer and business partner of Scottish engineer James Watt.
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