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2. Some people always seem to think money is at the root of all respect

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #1)

Sat May 25, 2019, 06:12 PM

May 2019

They never get it that while money can buy envy, it cannot buy respect.

Rich guys walk around in Gucci shoes. REALLY rich guys walk around in sneakers.

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When NOT to say, "You can't talk to me like that. I am a very rich man!" [View all] DFW May 2019 OP

Reminds of when rump tries to pretend that he's really rich, when more than likely, he's close... SWBTATTReg May 2019 #1

Some people always seem to think money is at the root of all respect DFW May 2019 #2

I once worked for a famous college professor. Croney May 2019 #3

I have a friend like that DFW May 2019 #5

A shirttail relative of mine (unfortunately, not a close enough relative for me to inherit anything) The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #4

Absolutely. A true sign of someone handling their wealth in a respectful manner, not flaunting... SWBTATTReg May 2019 #6