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Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to...' - The Razor's Edge and Of Human Bondage author's motivational quote teaches life lessons about living well without chasing endless wealth and why money should give you freedom, not control you

Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham : How much money does a person really need to live a good life? For some, the answer may be as much as possible. But for others, money is valuable mainly because of the freedom and independence it can provide. That idea is reflected in a quote by British writer W. Somerset Maugham, who suggested that people may not need enormous wealth. Having enough to live with dignity, work freely, speak honestly and make independent choices may be more important.

Quote Of The Day Today: W. Somerset Maugham On The Kind Of Wealth That Truly Matters

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