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I dont need to make a fortune, I need to survive
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"I don't need to make a fortune, I need to survive"

- Solomon Burke

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This quote by Solomon Burke speaks to the importance of having enough to get by. It suggests that having a lot of money is not required for a satisfying life, but having enough to survive is. Burke is stressing the importance of having the fundamental needs of life, such as food, shelter, and clothes. He is likewise suggesting that having a great deal of cash does not always relate to joy. Instead, he is suggesting that having enough to get by is more vital than having a great deal of money. This quote is a suggestion that having enough to endure is a priority, and that having a great deal of cash is not necessary for a satisfying life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Solomon Burke between March 21, 1940 and October 10, 2010. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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