Duty Quote by Oscar Wilde

“If property had simply pleasures, we could stand it; but its duties make it unbearable. In the interest of the rich we must get rid of it.” quote by Oscar Wilde — Download Open image

“If property had simply pleasures, we could stand it; but its duties make it unbearable. In the interest of the rich we must get rid of it.”

Oscar Wilde

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