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A short cut to riches is to subtract from our desires.


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A short cut to riches is to subtract from our desires.
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EVANS G. VALENS Adam had once told Gansey, "Rags to riches isn't a story anyone wants to hear until after it's done.
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He shall give you all the desires of your heart.
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Alone, shall come fulfillment to our dreams
An...
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