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“We ought to change the legend on our money from "In God We Trust" to "In Money We Trust." Because, as a nation, we've got far more faith in money these days than we do in God.”

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Art Hoppe
Art Hoppe

Art Hoppe, an American columnist, was born on April 23, 1925, and passed away on February 1, 2000. Known for his humor and insightful writing, his columns were widely appreciated by readers. more

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