To despise riches may, indeed, be philosophic; but to dispense them worthily must, surely, be more beneficial to mankind. (Frances Burney)

To despise riches may, indeed, be philosophic; but to dispense them worthily must, surely, be more beneficial to mankind.

Frances Burney

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