It is true that wealth won't make a man virtuous, but I notice there isn't anybody who wants to be poor just for the purpose of being good. (Josh Billings)

It is true that wealth won't make a man virtuous, but I notice there isn't anybody who wants to be poor just for the purpose of being good.

Josh Billings

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