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What does it mean?
Ingersoll values dignity and personal honor in spending money over status or wealth accumulation.
In plain terms
Spend money with dignity even if you are poor.
What can you take from it?
Spend your money with dignity and confidence.

Where it applies

  • financial decisions
  • lifestyle choices

Putting it to work

  • spend according to your values
  • avoid living for status

Questions to consider

  • How do you value your money?
  • Is dignity more important than wealth?

Another view

This advice is hard to follow for those struggling to survive.

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