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“Do not value money for any more nor any less than its worth; it is a good servant but a bad master.”

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Thomas-Alexandre Dumas

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was a French military figure, born on March 25, 1762, and died on February 26, 1806. He was an outstanding military commander, known for his contributions during the Napoleonic Wars. more

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