“The darkest hour in any man's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money without earning it.” —Horace Greeley

“The darkest hour in any man's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money without earning it.”

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Boatemaa from ghana JULY 16, 2014
truly idleness warpeses the mind

Alma from Florida JANUARY 11, 2014
Everybody wants something for nothing. People need to know what it means to work hard for their money and be grateful that they are able to work. Those who are not able should be helped with the deepest respect.

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