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But the worst of all is, according to the old phrase, while the grass grows, the horse starves, but the man of money is

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"But the worst of all is, according to the old phrase, while the grass grows, the horse starves, but the man of money is the man for Nova Scotia. Those may do extremely well"

- Nathaniel Smith

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This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Smith between January 6, 1762 and March 9, 1822. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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