I never thought that the possession of money would make me feel rich: it often does seem to … - Lucy Larcom

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Lucy Larcom

I never thought that the possession of money would make me feel rich: it often does seem to have an opposite effect. But then, I have never had the opportunity of knowing, by experience, how it does make one feel. It is something to have been spared the responsibility of taking charge of the Lord's silver and gold.

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