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A rich person does wrong, and even adds insults;
    a poor person suffers wrong, and must add apologies.
A rich person[a] will exploit you if you can be of use to him,
    but if you are in need he will abandon you.
If you own something, he will live with you;
    he will drain your resources without a qualm.

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  1. Sirach 13:4 Gk He

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