Anne BradstreetWisdom with an inheritance is good, but wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom.
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This quotation is a good reminder that people will always appreciate the gifts of wisdom and knowledge you’ve given them, but they will remember your efforts far more than your possessions.
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