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It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.

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This quote by W. Somerset Maugham highlights how wealth is not the ultimate desire, but rather having enough resources to maintain one's dignity, work without constraints, and possess qualities such as generosity, frankness, and independence.
Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
Playwright, British
W. Somerset Maugham was a renowned British playwright and novelist.
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