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Arthur Wing Pinero

A financier is a pawnbroker with imagination.

Imagination

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A financier provides money or credit, often taking risks based on future possibilities, unlike a pawnbroker who only lends against tangible items. This means a financier uses creativity and foresight to make deals beyond just holding physical collateral.

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