Vladimir Potanin Quotes

It is not good to demonstrate your luxury and your wealth: to rub it in the faces of others is insulting. So you should be modest; try not to insult people by showing that you can do what they cannot.

Vladimir Potanin

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  • Luxury
  • Modest
  • Demonstrate