There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than anything else - to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are - and have always been.
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"There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than anything else - to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are - and have always been." — Benjamin Jowett #moneywealth
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There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants - more than anything else - to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are - and have always been. — Benjamin Jowett
About Benjamin Jowett
Benjamin Jowett was a Theologian (1718–1777).
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This quote is attributed to Benjamin Jowett, a Theologian.
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Benjamin Jowett lived from 1718 – 1777.
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