Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power. (Lady Mary Wortley Montagu)

Tis a sort of duty to be rich, that it may be in one's power to do good, riches being another word for power.

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

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