Quote by Roy Blount, Jr., Able Were They

Two young Harvard M.B.A.'s worked up some highly optimistic projections -- with the caveat that these were speculative and should of course be tested.

Two young Harvard M.B.A.'s worked up some highly optimistic

Summary

This quote suggests that two young individuals with Harvard M.B.A. backgrounds have developed promising projections or business forecasts. However, it emphasizes the speculative nature of these projections, illustrating the need for further testing and verification.

By Roy Blount, Jr., Able Were They

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