Jean Chrétien (1934) 20th Prime Minister of Canada
Source: My Years As Prime Minister (2007), Chapter Six, "I Want Clarity!", 150
“Too many people’s careers are ruined by praise instead of propelled by criticism.”
Future Proofing You (2021)
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