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Quote by Brooke Astor

“I have to go around and ask people for money, of course, quite a lot. And it's quite an art to ask people for money. But I think that I have to ask them for money for the things that I'm interested in, and of course, money breeds money.”

Quote by Brooke Astor

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Brooke Astor, an American writer, was born on March 30, 1902, and passed away on August 13, 2007. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into life. more

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