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What does it mean?
Giving wealth away is the only way to truly own it.
In plain terms
Sharing makes you richer.
What can you take from it?
Generosity builds true wealth.

Where it applies

  • philanthropy
  • business
  • personal finance

Putting it to work

  • donate resources
  • invest in others

Questions to consider

  • What is true wealth?

Another view

Giving doesn't guarantee return.

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