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W. Somerset Maugham

It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.

W. Somerset Maugham

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The author is saying that the goal is not to become rich, but to have enough resources to maintain self-respect and freedom in how one works. This allows a person to be open, kind, and self-reliant without outside pressure or restrictions.

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