"To become richer, earn more. To appear richer, move into a poorer neighborhood."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher

Wealth, Appearance, Truth, Social

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"To become richer, earn more. To appear richer, move into a poorer neighborhood."

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