Frances Hodgson BurnettMy mother always says people should be able to take care of themselves, even if they're rich and important.
About This Quote
This is a bit of a tricky one, isn't it? It's made even trickier because there are two different meanings to the phrase "rich and important." There's the way it's used in conversation, when you're talking to your friend whose parents are rich and important. Then there's the way it's used when you're describing someone you don't know, but are writing about. It could be used in either context.
Source: The Secret Garden
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