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The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasn't about money. It was about teaching, or learning.
Maya Lin
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"The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasn't about money. It was about teaching, or learning."
— Maya Lin #educationlearning #moneywealth

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The only thing that mattered was what you were to do in life, and it wasn't about money. It was about teaching, or learning. — Maya Lin

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Maya Lin was a Architect from United States (1959–present).

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This quote is attributed to Maya Lin, a Architect from United States.
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Maya Lin lived from 1959 – present.
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