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The old adage says, “riches have wings.” You will find that these riches have legs.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “The old adage says, “riches have wings.” You will find that these riches have legs.”
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This quote uses a metaphor to illustrate the transient nature of wealth and material possessions.
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