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“I have to go around and ask people for money, of course, quite a lot. And it's quite an art to ask people for money. But I think that I have to ask them for money for the things that I'm interested in, and of course, money breeds money.” quote by Brooke Astor
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“I have to go around and ask people for money, of course, quite a lot. And it's quite an art to ask people for money. But I think that I have to ask them for money for the things that I'm interested in, and of course, money breeds money.”

Brooke Astor

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Fundraising is an art; investing in interests multiplies resources.

In simple terms: Ask for money strategically to grow projects.

Key Takeaway

Leverage funding to create more opportunities.

Themes

finance networking entrepreneurship

Mood

pragmatic confident

Type

instructional strategic

When to use this quote

  • non‑profit campaigns
  • startup pitches
  • grant applications

Key Concepts

investment social capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ask for money without feeling intrusive?
  • What strategies turn money into more money?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑reliance on external funding.

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