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I was poor. When you're poor you work, and when you're rich you expect somebody to hand it to you. So I think being reasonably poor is very good for people.
Imogen Cunningham
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"I was poor. When you're poor you work, and when you're rich you expect somebody to hand it to you. So I think being reasonably poor is very good for people."
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I was poor. When you're poor you work, and when you're rich you expect somebody to hand it to you. So I think being reasonably poor is very good for people. — Imogen Cunningham

About Imogen Cunningham

Imogen Cunningham was a Photographer from United States (1883–1976).

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Who said "I was poor. When you're poor you work, and when you're rich you expect somebody…"?
This quote is attributed to Imogen Cunningham, a Photographer from United States.
When did Imogen Cunningham live?
Imogen Cunningham lived from 1883 – 1976.
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