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What does it mean?
No gentleman ever has any money.
In plain terms
Gentlemen are never wealthy.
What can you take from it?
Wealth is not tied to gentlemanly conduct.

Where it applies

  • social class discussions
  • personal finance

Putting it to work

  • define worth beyond money

Questions to consider

  • Does class define character?
  • Can a gentleman be rich?

Another view

Ignores many affluent gentlemen.

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