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“Trading is a small part of the work of the stock exchanges. They are really to do with financial speculation, and they speculate on the value of the yen, the dollar, the pound, the franc, or the euro, at any given time. Billions are lost and billions are made by this speculation, and that's what the stock exchanges are about. They are for greedy minds.”

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Benjamin Creme
Benjamin Creme

Benjamin Creme, born on December 5, 1922, was a renowned British artist known for his unique artistic style and profound understanding of color. His works, which have been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions, have had a significant impact on many artists that followed. more

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