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Since biblical times, and probably before, the wealthy have been envied and condemned.

— Conrad Black

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Source: In: Clark, Andrew "At some level, he's still asking the same question as he was when he was seven or eight - who am I?" The Guardian (March 16, 2007)
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At the time of his fraud trial in 2007, Black was aware of the disdain much of the public held towards him because of his wealth.

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