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Avarice Quote by Juvenal

“Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.” quote by Juvenal — Download Open image

“Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.”

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