"But so few of us think clearly about our own private incomes, and admit that independent thoughts are in nine cases out of ten the result of independent means."

Economics, Wealth, Thought, Freedom, Independence

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"But so few of us think clearly about our own private incomes, and admit that independent thoughts are in nine cases out of ten the result of independent means."

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