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Many a man acquires a fortune by doing his business thoroughly, while his neighbour remains poor for life, because he only half does it. Ambition, energy, industry, perseverance, are indispensable requisites for success in business.

— P. T. Barnum

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The desire for wealth is nearly universal, and none can say it is not laudable, provided the possessor of it accepts its responsibilities, and uses it as a friend to humanity.

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Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master.

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In fact, as a general thing, money-getters are the benefactors of our race.

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The plan of "counting the chickens before they are hatched" is an error of ancient date, but it does not seem to improve by age.

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