"There is nothing wrong with wanting pay for work, or seeking to maximize one's income, as long as one does not use means that are destructive."

Work, Income, Nothing, Wrong

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"There is nothing wrong with wanting pay for work, or seeking to maximize one's income, as long as one does not use means that are destructive."

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