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What does it mean?
Greatness lies among the wealthy.
In plain terms
Power and wealth go together.
What can you take from it?
Wealth often brings influence.

Where it applies

  • social mobility
  • political influence

Putting it to work

  • network with affluent circles
  • leverage resources wisely

Questions to consider

  • Is wealth a true measure of greatness?
  • How to use wealth responsibly?

Another view

Wealth does not guarantee virtue.

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