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Preoccupation with money is the great test of small natures, but only a small test of great ones.

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Nicolas Chamfort
Age: 53 †
Born: 1741
Born: April 6
Died: 1794
Died: April 13
Journalist
Philosopher
Playwright
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Politician
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Clarmont-Ferrand
Money
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