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“To get rich, one must have but a single idea, one fixed, hard, immutable thought: the desire to make a heap of gold. And in order to increase this heap of gold, one must be inflexible, a usurer, thief, extortionist, and murderer! And one must especially mistreat the small and the weak! And when this mountain of gold has been amassed, one can climb up on it, and from up on the summit, a smile on one's lips, one can contemplate the valley of poor wretches that one has created.”

Quote by Petrus Borel

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Petrus Borel was a French writer known for his contributions to the genre of historical fiction. Born on June 26, 1809, and passing away on July 14, 1859, Borel's works often explored the complexities of human nature and historical events. His writing style was characterized by rich descriptions and intricate plots, which have left a lasting impact on French literature. more

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