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A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment.
Marshall Field
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"A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment."
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A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is controlled by them, and often has no opportunity to exercise judgment. — Marshall Field

About Marshall Field

Marshall Field was a Businessman from United States (1834–1906).

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Who said "A man with a surplus can control circumstances, but a man without a surplus is…"?
This quote is attributed to Marshall Field, a Businessman from United States.
When did Marshall Field live?
Marshall Field lived from 1834 – 1906.
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