Alexander Wilson Quotes

Covetous men need money least, yet they most affect it; but prodigals, who need it most have the least regard for it.

Alexander Wilson

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• What you see is what you get. I don't change who I am from public to private.

  

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• Covetous men need money least, yet they most affect it; but prodigals, who need it most have the least regard for it.

  

  Alexander Wilson
  • Money
  • Need
  • Regard