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Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune no matter where he start
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"Only the man who does not need it, is fit to inherit wealth, the man who would make his fortune no matter where he started"

- Ayn Rand

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This quote by Ayn Rand speaks to the idea that only those who are self-sufficient and independent are fit to acquire wealth. It recommends that those who are able to make their own fortune, no matter their starting point, are the ones who are best fit to receive wealth. This implies that those who depend on others or depend on external sources to make their fortune are not fit to inherit wealth. This quote motivates individuals to be self-reliant and to make every effort to make their own fortune, instead of counting on external sources. It also suggests that those who have the ability to make their own fortune are most likely to be successful in managing and preserving wealth. Eventually, this quote motivates people to be independent and self-dependent in order to be fit to acquire wealth.

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Ayn Rand This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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