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Classical antiquity2 quotes
A great fortune is a great slavery. — Seneca · 44He has not acquired a fortune; the fortune has acquired him. — Bion of BorysthenesAge of Enlightenment1 quote
Why should man be in love with his fetters, though of gold? — Francis Bacon · 1626The Renaissance1 quote
Riches are a good handmaid, but the worst mistress. — Francis Bacon · 1605