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“When a fortune comes without calling, it's apt to leave without asking.” quote by George Horace Lorimer
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“When a fortune comes without calling, it's apt to leave without asking.”

George Horace Lorimer

About This Quote

Source Essay: The American Magazine, 1915

Unexpected wealth often departs as quickly as it arrives without gratitude.

In simple terms: Fortune may leave unnoticed.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude.

Themes

wealth transience gratitude

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • finance
  • personal development
  • relationships
  • career planning

Key Concepts

economics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gratitude affect wealth retention?
  • What actions sustain financial stability?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude alone may not retain wealth.

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